The cherry blossoms around Kishiwada Castle are softly lit up at night. It feels so romantic! 💕
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Kishiwada Castle
It is a symbol of Kishiwada, known for the legend of "Tako Jizo," in which a swarm of octopuses protected the castle.
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The symbol of Kishiwada, known as the town of "Danjiri", is the residence of the Okabe family Kishiwada clan with 53,000 stones. The shape of the main enclosure and the Ninomaru is similar to the "chikiri" that winds the thread of a weaving machine, so it is also called "Chikirijyo".
The history of the castle dates back to the period of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, and during the reign of Hideyoshi Hashiba, the castle was the scene of numerous battles as a base for his attacks on Kishu. The legend of "Tako Jizo" is well known: when a large army of Negoro and Saika warriors attacked the castle, the castle was defended by a Buddhist priest riding on a giant octopus and a swarm of octopuses.
The present keep was rebuilt in 1954, and the interior is used as a museum. In front of the castle tower, there is a garden called "Hachijin-no-Niwa," which is designated as a national place of scenic beauty.
During the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival held every September, 15 danjiris enter the Kishijo Shrine inside the castle. The "Yarimawashi," in which the Danjiri run up the "Konakara-zaka" slope from the ruins of the Ote-mon Gate and make a right-angle turn with great vigor, is the most spectacular part of the festival. The Kishiwada Danjiri Kaikan is located adjacent to the castle, where visitors can learn about the culture and history of danjiri.
Highlights
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This is an old battlefield where Hideyoshi Hashiba and the Negoro and Saika clans fought many times.
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It is known for the legend of Tako Jizo, a Buddhist priest and a swarm of octopuses that protected the castle.
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The garden "Hachijin-no-Niwa" in the Honmaru is a national scenic beauty spot.
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Adjacent to the castle is the Kishiwada Danjiri Kaikan.
Photos
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Kishiwada Castle, with its three-story, three-floor keep *Photo provider: Kishiwada City
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There is a garden "Hachijin-no-Niwa" at the site of the main citadel. *Photo provider: Kishiwada City
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Kishiwada Danjiri Kaikan *Photo provider: Kishiwada City
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Inside the Kishiwada Danjiri Kaikan *Photo provider: Kishiwada City
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Danjiri being pulled around the castle at the entrance to the shrine *Photo provider: Kishiwada City
Reviews
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Every spring, about 170 cherry trees bloom beautifully around Kishiwada Castle. It's such a lovely sight! 🌸
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It's really close to Kansai Airport, so I stopped by for a walk before heading home. Nice way to spend some extra time!
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 岸和田城
- Postal Code
- 596-0073
- Address
- 9-1 Kishikicho, Kishiwada City, Osaka
- Telephone
- 072-431-3251
- Closed
- Mondays (open on public holidays)
- Business Hours
- 10:00am - 5:00pm (Admission allowed until 4:00pm)
- Admission
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300 yen, free for junior high school students and under
(700 yen for a common ticket with Kishiwada Danjiri Kaikan and Kishiwada Museum of Nature) - Directions
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1) 7-minute walk from Takojizo Station on the Nankai Main Line
2) 13-minute walk from Kishiwada Station on the Nankai Main Line - Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)