Historic Ruins
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Koriyama Castle
郡山城
A flatland castle in Yamato Koriyama, Nara, built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi's younger brother Hidenaga. Famous for its unusual incorporation of Buddhist statues and carved stones into its walls (逆さ地蔵). The castle town's goldfish breeding tradition survives to this day.
| Japanese Name | 郡山城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 奈良県 |
| Region | 近畿 |
| Castle Type | Flatland Castle |
| Year Built | 1580 |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 34.6511, 135.7942 |