A Study of the Symbolism of Iga-Ueno Castle from the held by Iga Citizens

Abstract

Castles are not only cultural heritage, but also symbols of the city, as Nishimura and others have pointed out. The existence of multiple values for castles, including cultural heritage and tourism, has led to management and maintenance problems due to value conflicts. The direction of these management and maintenance issues should be determined based on evaluations by the citizens, who are the sovereign owners and users of the castle. In this study, we conducted a questionnaire survey of Iga citizens to clarify the symbolism of Iga-Ueno Castle as perceived by the citizens of Iga, and compared it with previous studies to clarify the position of Iga-Ueno Castle for the general public.