大和小泉城
Yamato Koizumi Castle is classified as a flatland castle, and is located in Nara Prefecture. During the pre-modern age, it found itself within the borders of Yamato Province. It is associated with the Koizumi, Katagiri clans. Dates in use: 1623 - 1873.
This castle had always been quite a small castle & in fact, had the appearance more of a fortified temple than that of a castle. It's probably unsurprising then that very little remains. The sole remaining gate has been relocated a short distance south and has become the entrance to the Koizumi shine.
On the east bank of the Naginata pond stands what looks like a castle turret. A closer look shows that it is a house with residents and all.
Timeline
13?? | It is unsure exactly when but castle was built between 1332 - 1391 as a castle for the Koizumi clan. |
1623 | The Katagiri clan modernized what remained into a fortified residence. |
1673 | The inner moat was completed along with further enhancements to the fortifications. |
1873 | The castle was abandoned then demolished as was decreed. |