Historic Ruins
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Chihaya Castle
千早城
A mountain castle on Mt. Kongo where Kusunoki Masashige held off the Kamakura shogunate with a tiny force in 1333. The steep forested trails and earthwork remnants on this sacred mountain recall one of Japan's most celebrated last stands.
| Japanese Name | 千早城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 大阪府 |
| Region | 近畿 |
| Castle Type | Mountain Castle |
| Year Built | 1333 |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 34.3833, 135.6833 |