Hiwasa Castle

日和佐城
A mountain castle (kiyama) located on a small hill at an elevation of 70 meters.
Surrounded on two sides by a river and an inlet, it is a natural fortress, and for a long time the castle was held by the descendants of Hiwasajo Hizen no Mori, who served as the castle's lord.
The mountain castle is also famous for its cherry blossoms, with 1,500 cherry trees, including yaezakura (double-flowered cherry trees) and someiyoshino (someiyoshino cherry trees), planted in the castle.
On the first Sunday of April every year, a “Cherry Blossom Festival” is held including Yakuoji Temple.
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South
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Address 〒779-2304 徳島県海部郡美波町日和佐浦
Telephone Number 0884-77-1370
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