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Okayama Jin'ya

岡山陣屋

Nishio, Aichi

Jin'yaFlatland castle (hirajiro)

A flatland castle in Nishio, Aichi. It is said to have been built by Kira Yoshisada.

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Type
Jin'yaadministrative headquarters of a small domain or a shogunate magistrate, without a full castle
Setting
Flatland castle (hirajiro)built on flat ground, defended by moatsWikipedia (ja)
Period
Early modern (1570s–1871)
Keep (tenshu)
Not yet confirmedwhether a keep existed is still being checked
Built by
Kira YoshisadaWikipedia (ja)
Main lords
Kira clanWikipedia (ja)
Remains to see
Baileys / enclosures (kuruwa), GatesWikipedia (ja)

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Castles nearby

Tōjō Castle0.8 km · No keep recordedNishio Castle4.5 km · Keep lostHonshō-ji Temple6.6 km · Not yet confirmedNobanishi Castle6.6 km · Not yet confirmedKōriki Castle9.1 km · Not yet confirmedKatahara Castle10.7 km · No keep recorded

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Sources

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    Wikipedia「岡山陣屋」Wikipedia日本語版wikipediaChecked:
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    Wikidata Q85879906WikidatawikidataChecked:

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