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Uda Matsuyama Castle

A mountain castle on a ridge above the Uda River in Uda, Nara, once held by Oda Nobunaga's third son Nobutaka. The stone walls and earthworks, partially visible from the old Matsuyama streets below, are a designated national historic site.

Japanese Name宇陀松山城
PrefectureNara Prefecture (奈良県)
RegionKinki (近畿)
Castle TypeMountain Castle
Year Built16th c.
Designation続100名城
Coordinates34.5333, 135.95