Obama Castle (Mutsu Province)
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For the Obama Castle in the former Wakasa Province (now Fukui) in Japan, see Obama Castle (Wakasa Province).
Obama Castle (小浜城, Obama-jō) was a mountain castle in the former Iwashiro (now Nihonmatsu), Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. The ruins of the inner tower are now part of a historical park. Date Masamune spent one year in the castle.
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Obama Castle 小浜城 | |
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Nihonmatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan | |
Coordinates | 37°32′51″N 140°30′21″E |
Type | hilltop-style Japanese castle |
Site information | |
Open to the public | yes |
Condition | ruins |
Site history | |
Built | Muromachi period |
In use | Sengoku period |
Demolished | 1627 |
Garrison information | |
Past commanders | Ōuchi Sadatsuna, Date Masamune |
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