Historic Ruins
○ Second 100 Castles
Yura Castle
由良城
A sea-facing castle on a rocky promontory at Yura, Wakayama, built to control the Kii Channel. The stone walls cling to coastal cliffs above Tomogashima Strait, and the strategic position controlling access to Osaka Bay made it a prize fought over by multiple warring clans.
| Japanese Name | 由良城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Wakayama Prefecture (和歌山県) |
| Region | Kinki (近畿) |
| Castle Type | Coastal Castle |
| Year Built | 16th c. |
| Designation | 続100名城 |
| Coordinates | 33.9667, 135.1333 |