Japan Travel Vlog | Discovering Why This Female Samurai Castle was RUINED

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Japan Van Life Ch 35 - Japan’s Stunning Mountaintop Samurai Castle Ruins
It’s not every day that you find a castle on stilts, let alone one on top of a rock on top of a mountain. The Japanese Samurai were a high-risk bunch, but this unique architecture was just the kind of ticket the samurai clans needed to survive and protect the daimyo and their land. We visited two of Japan’s top samurai castle ruins to discover their rich history and a tale of one bad*$$ female samurai queen of the castle. More history of Naegi Castle and Iwamura Castle and the woman samurai (onna-musha) that ruled these central Japan plains👇
🏯 Naegi Castle (苗木城, Naegi-jō)
A short distance from Nakatsugawa Station in the heart of Gifu, you’ll find the remains of a castle perched on top of naturally occurring boulders. The castle was built some 600 years ago as the ultimate fortress for the prominent Toyama Family due to its impenetrable wooded surroundings. As the castle was built during time of war, construction was rushed and so the ingenious use of boulders helped to expedite the build. Unlike most castles in Japan, Naegi did not have white exterior walls, earning it the nickname “Akakabe Castle” owing to the red (aka) clay used to build its walls (kabe). The castle remained under the rule of the Toyama clan for an impressive 12 generations before being dismantled in 1871 to pay off their debts. Visitors to the ruins can climb to the top of an observatory and see how precariously the castle was perched on these massive rocks and see remnants of the castle gate, prison, and walls.
If you’re not a huge history buff, this “Machu Pichu of Japan” offers more than just a glimpse into Japanese history, but also the Kiso Valley below and Mt Ena beyond. You might also begin to understand why it gained its other nickname, “The Misty Castle” as it appears to float above the clouds. The architecture and stunning positioning of Naegi Castle makes it one of the most unique castles in Japan.
👸🏻 Iwamura Castle (岩村城, Iwamura-jō)
Alongside Takatori Castle in Nara and Matsuyama Castle in Okayama, Iwamura is considered to be one of Japan’s 3 major mountaintop castles and the highest castle in Japan. Strategically located 717m up, it’s easy to understand why this castle was so hard to attack. But that isn’t the only interesting point to note about the castle; it's famed for being ruled by a female samurai, Lady Otsuya, the aunt of the famous samurai Oda Nobunaga. When her husband fell ill and died, she protected the castle from the Takeda clan single-handedly & after it slipped into enemy hands, she strategically remarried to gain it back. Her warlord nephew did not take kindly on this and executed her, bringing an end to his good reputation, but still their legacies live on. Lady Otsuya is said to have possessed “unmatched beauty” and her image has since been used in tv dramas, manga, and video games.
Although all that now remains of her castle is its foundations, steep forested slopes, and a museum with a replica of its original white walls, the ruins are still impressive enough to earn it a place in Japan’s top 100 finest castles. Why not stop by the nearby castle town where you can pick up local award winning “Lady of the Castle” (“onna joshu”) sake and traditional Japanese snacks, too?
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@omya443 2 жыл бұрын

京都御所を見せてあげたらもっと衝撃だと思いますよ。１０００年余り天皇の御在所なのに城壁も掘割も無いですからね。出来れば何故なのか説明してあげてください、日本の成り立ちが理解して貰えるかも知れません。イギリスと国の成り立ちの違いがよく分かると思います。

@石井規雄-x6b 2 жыл бұрын

大変感動しました。かつて岩村城に行ったことがありますが、つい最近すぐ近くに苗木城というまったく無名の城ですがその城こそすごいということをある動画にて知りました。苗木城をまた見れてうれしいです。

@The_Oyadi 2 жыл бұрын

九州も…現存するお城や城郭跡地…多いですょ… 私の出身地は天領(江戸幕府直轄地)なので…城は無いが復元した出島(外国商館)は…あります!!

@青木隆司-s4m 2 жыл бұрын

岩村城址、岩村の城下町、恵那市から岩村を通り、大正村で有名な明智町までの明智鉄道線は日本屈指の田園風景だと言われています。私も年老いた母を車に乗せ、月に２・３回は岩村方面に出かけています。岩村城址もとても景色の良いところですよね。歴史的にも重要な役割を果たしたお城、城下であると思います。素敵なところをいつもお訪ねですね。

@おおさかたかし 2 жыл бұрын

城跡いいですね！復元天守ならともかく観光用のうそっぱち天守閣がある城なんかより全然いい！

@WAMA-cn1vv 2 жыл бұрын

岩村城は、私の故郷です。行ってくれてありがとうございます。

@OshareJapan 2 жыл бұрын

本当に素敵な場所です！見てくれてありがとうございます😊

@青木隆司-s4m 2 жыл бұрын

いつも美しくい景色の動画や、おいしい郷土料理の食レポ、ありがとうございます。今回は中津川市の苗木場へ行かれたのですね。私は中津川市で小中学生のころを過ごし、中津川の高校へ通っていました。日本のお城は木造ということもあり、震災や大火の際に焼失したり、維新後に取り壊されたり、戦争時の空襲で焼失したりなど、家屋が現存するものは限られますよね。したがって城址のみの現存するお城が多いです。苗木城址から見える景色は中津川市や恵那山の近景、木曽山地の近遠景、木曽川の中津川下流域の恵那峡など、本当に美しいと思います。奥様もたいへんに喜ばれたと思います。白川村ではわらじ五平餅を食べられていましたよね。木曽路では丸い串刺しの五平餅でしたね。中津川、恵那市では丸い五平餅が主流かなと思います。（個人的か見解）恵那市駅前の「あまから本舗」の五平餅（丸形）は、私は個人的には一番好きです。創業６０年以上の老舗です。お客様を迎える時には毎回、およそ百本はお願いします。すべてお客様方がお召し上がりになります。もし機会があればお寄りください。また、楽しい動画ご配信ください。ご主人、奥様、道中はくれぐれも安心。安全な旅になることをご祈念申し上げます。

@OshareJapan 2 жыл бұрын

おすすめありがとうございます😊

@gopheritnow 2 жыл бұрын

Love the views across the countryside from the castle ruins.

@OshareJapan 2 жыл бұрын

They’re in gorgeous locations!

@Miyachandes 2 жыл бұрын

世界遺産になった長崎県南島原市の「原城跡」と有馬キリシタン遺産記念館にも行ってほしいね！温泉もあるよ！あと、イルカウォッチングもぜひ！南有馬町の隣の口之津町とその隣の加津佐町でやっています。

@e.s.8552 2 жыл бұрын

Always so interesting and educational...enjoyed your guided tours very much!

@OshareJapan 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🥰 I’m definitely learning as we go! 🤓

@SuperTrumpMAGA 2 жыл бұрын

Wooow #! How could you drive on LEFT side lane ???

@OshareJapan 2 жыл бұрын

Haha being a Brit! 😂💪 (And also learning to drive in Japan too 😅)

@bebeinjapan7434 2 жыл бұрын

Give me all the fun facts ❤️ Who needs a bobble head when you have kiwi’s driving head, also I love how can look down on your enemy’s and put them in a dark hole 🤣 also the family betrayal reminds me of English monarchy too. Also yes to bada$$ woman in history and japan 🥰

@OshareJapan 2 жыл бұрын

Haha so glad that that is the part you picked up on 😂🤪 It sounds like a Monty Python plot haha and always down for a bit of female bada$$ry 💪

@bebeinjapan7434 2 жыл бұрын

@@OshareJapan because I mean there were beautiful drone shots and time lapse, but the head bobbing 🥰 I mean need someone to carry supplies. Well bada$$ woman appreciate other bada$$ women 💕

@村上昌隆-y9q 2 жыл бұрын

岩村城は女城主　岩村御前がいた場所ですね。ロマンティックだけど悲しい物語があった場所。

@isaacisaaca8163 2 жыл бұрын

I could totally imagine samurai vs ninja fights in those stone steps and surrounding forests. Any chance of one day coming back and doing a re-enactment for the viewers?

@OshareJapan 2 жыл бұрын

Haha gotta brush up on our acting skills first 😂

@nataliepriddle9909 2 жыл бұрын

I've never seen CGI at ruins before, such a great idea

@OshareJapan 2 жыл бұрын

Yesterday we went to a shrine where you waved your hand over a sensor to “ring” the bell since the ropes are now a bit of a germ farm 😂 Japan blows my mind sometimes haha

@nataliepriddle9909 2 жыл бұрын

@@OshareJapan How strange and ingenious!

@phillipkim9004 2 жыл бұрын

Its nice video, I love it from New Jersey USA.

@OshareJapan 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Lovely to hear from the US, too!

@横田達也-w8i 2 жыл бұрын

古城ならば是非一度、ｺﾛﾅ収束後でも兵庫県朝来市和田山町の竹田城址に❗我が岡山県~私の地元の備中高松城址､その西方山頂には鬼の城❗…岡山桃太郎伝説の地です!鬼の城は以前、ブラタモリでも出ました!国道180号を高梁市に入ると、備中松山城へ!

@OshareJapan 2 жыл бұрын

おすすめありがとうございます😊

@melsplace7774 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this video on the castle in the sky! Thanks to both of you for showing us Japanese history and culture! Love you both from Texas USA ❤️❤️❤️💕💕

@OshareJapan 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🥰 it’s really nice to be able to shed a bit of light on the lesser known parts of Japan and Japanese history! Lots of love from Japan 😊❤️

@cちんみ 2 жыл бұрын

こんな綺麗で可愛い奥さんもらって、羨ましいね～～😁

@シロクマ-i7c 2 жыл бұрын

こう言った古城って・・常に草刈りをしたり、木の幼木を抜いたり・・・。マメに手入れをしないと、朽ちるのは早いからね。自然の、人工物への侵食は恐ろしい程早いから・・・。地方の閉園した遊園地や旅館・ホテルを見たら・・唖然とするよ。

@GeorgeLouVideo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tour 👍

@OshareJapan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming along! 😊

@StrongInHeart 2 жыл бұрын

Loved your editing and interesting shots 😊

@OshareJapan 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@サラディン2世 2 жыл бұрын

秋山信友の城でしたか！おつやの方は女傑だったんですね。

@青木隆司-s4m 2 жыл бұрын

PS　　数年前にNHK朝のテレビ小説「はんぶん青い」の舞台になった岩村です。

@jenni-lin 2 жыл бұрын

Those one lane roads always make me nervous 😰 but the castle ruins I feel like were worth it! They look really cool! 💕💕💕

@OshareJapan 2 жыл бұрын

If it has been a couple of months before I would’ve been in tears driving up 😂 but the views were gorgeous! Definitely worth it 😍❤️

@currentlyhannah5181 2 жыл бұрын

Are there any films or manga about this lady samurai? Sounds like made fof the movies material

@OshareJapan 2 жыл бұрын

Apparently her story was turned into a movie called みつけもの (“Mitsukemono”) created with the help of the local residents and Aichi Shutoku University students and she has also featured in video games! But she’s not the most famous female samurai, so there hasn’t been much media focus on her.

@Tensai5516 2 жыл бұрын

攻める方には難攻不落の城でしょうけど時間をかけて兵糧攻めされたら狭い城では抵抗しきれないのでは？水を得るのも難しそうだし。織田家の親類筋なら持久戦に持ち込んでいる間に織田方の援軍を期待するという戦法かな？

@2Click-My-iCON 2 жыл бұрын

大阪城は大きかったですよ。今の大阪城は再建されたもので、小さくなっているはず。ネットで調べてみて。姫路城は昔からそのまま残っていて、現存する中では最大だけど、姫路城より更に大きかった。安土城とか再現したらいい観光地になるんだけど、凄いお金がかかるから無理だ。

@竜涎香-g9o 2 жыл бұрын

大阪城は真田丸が造られた辺りまでの総構えで見ると、現在の50倍はあります。姫路城は残っていると言っても、内堀の中だけで、この外に中堀、外堀がありました。内堀の中も三分の二を占める三の丸には何もなく、残っているのは本当の中核部だけです。安土城はスペインだったかの万博に出展するために天守の最上層二階が復元されましたが、僅か二階で80億円かかりました。天守全体ならこの10倍、城跡の整備ならさらに10倍、1兆円近い大事業になるでしょう。

@2Click-My-iCON 2 жыл бұрын

@@竜涎香-g9o 追加情報ありがとうございます。