Kōriyama Castle is known in part for some unusual components in its stone walls, including gravetones and a stone image of Jizo, a deity associated with children and protection. [2]
Today, many walls and moats are preserved in a public park in the city. Several turrets and a gate were reconstructed in the 1980's. [3] The Yanagisawa Shrine stands on the grounds. The Castle was listed as one of the Continued Top 100 Japanese Castles in 2017.[4]
This article incorporates material from the articles 郡山城 (大和国) (Kōriyama-jō (Yamato no Kuni)) and 郡山藩 (Kōriyama-han) in the Japanese Wikipedia, retrieved on May 4, 2008.
Literature
De Lange, William (2021). An Encyclopedia of Japanese Castles. Groningen: Toyo Press. pp. 600 pages. ISBN978-9492722300.