Historic Ruins
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Kinojo Castle
鬼ノ城
A mysterious 7th-century Korean-style mountain fortress (朝鮮式山城) in Soja, Okayama, believed to have been built after Japan's defeat at the Battle of Baekgang (663 AD) to defend against Chinese and Korean invasion. The reconstructed West Gate dramatically crowns the ridge.
| Japanese Name | 鬼ノ城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 岡山県 |
| Region | 中国 |
| Castle Type | Mountain Castle |
| Year Built | 7th c. |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 34.8667, 133.75 |