Iwatsuki Castle, Kasukabe

Name: Iwatsuki Castle
Address: Kasukabe, Japan

#2 among attractions in Kasukabe

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Iwatsuki Castle is a Japanese castle located in Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama, in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. At the end of the Edo period, Tateyama Castle was home to the Ōoka clan, daimyō of Iwatsuki Domain, however the castle dates from the Muromachi period and was inhabited by many samurai lords over its history. During the Edo period, the name of the castle was written as “岩付城”. It was also known as "White Crane Castle" or "Floating Castle". The site of the castle is a Saitama Prefectural Historic Monument. ()

Local name: 岩槻城 Demolished: 1871Coordinates: 35°57'6"N, 139°42'29"E

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Iwatsuki Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: NACK5 Stadium Omiya, Tobu Zoo, Hikawa Shrine, Omiya Park.

4.8 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
NACK5 Stadium Omiya, Saitama
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4.8 miN
Theme park, Amusement park, Zoo
Tobu Zoo, Kasukabe
124 min walk • Tobu Zoo is a combination of a zoo and an amusement park located in Miyashiro, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
5 miSW
Ancient Shinto shrine on scenic parkland
Hikawa Shrine, Saitama
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4.8 miSW
Large wooded park with cherry blossoms
Omiya Park, Saitama
123 min walk • Omiya Park, a verdant oasis nestled in the heart of Saitama City, Japan, offers a serene escape from the urban bustle. This sprawling public space is renowned for its rich history, lush landscapes, and cultural significance, making it a favorite destination for both...
4.5 miW
Museum, Art museum
Ōmiya Bonsai Village, Saitama
115 min walk • Tucked away in the quiet city of Saitama, Japan, lies the serene and verdant Ōmiya Bonsai Village, a living museum dedicated to the ancient and meticulous art of bonsai. This tranquil enclave is home to a community of bonsai masters who have been nurturing miniature...
4.8 miSW
Local art, history and folklore museum
Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore, Saitama
124 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Saitama City lies a cultural gem: the Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore. This institution serves as a portal into the region's rich past, offering a window into the lives of the people who have shaped the area's history over the...
4.9 miN
Town, Area
Miyashiro, Kasukabe
125 min walk • Miyashiro is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2021, the town had an estimated population of 33,823 in 15,234 households and a population density of 2100 persons per km². The total area of the town is 15.95 square kilometres.
4 miNW
City, Area
Hasuda, Saitama
103 min walk • Hasuda is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021, the city had an estimated population of 61,540 in 27,461 households and a population density of 2300 persons per km². The total area of the city is 27.28 square kilometres.
5.2 miN
Specialty museum, Museum, Universities and schools
Nippon Institute of Technology, Kasukabe
133 min walk • Nippon Institute of Technology is a private university in Miyashiro, Saitama, Japan, established in 1967.
0.8 miS
Archaeological site
Shinpukuji Shell Mound, Kasukabe
20 min walk • The Shinpukuji Shell Midden is an archaeological site in the Iwatsuki neighborhood of the city of Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, in the Kantō region of Japan containing a late Jōmon period shell midden and settlement ruin.
0.8 miS
Archaeological site
Ōmori Shell Mound, Kasukabe
20 min walk • The Ōmori Shell Mounds was an archaeological site on the border of Shinagawa, Tokyo and Ōta, Tokyo, in the Kantō region of Japan containing a late Jōmon period shell midden and settlement ruin. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1955, with the area under protection extended in 1986.