Minami Wakamiko Castle
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History
Minami-Wakamikojō, which is thought to have consisted of two baileys, was a satellite fortification of Wakamikojō (Wakamiko Castle).
Visit Notes
Minami-Wakamikojō is located on the plateau to the south of Wakamikojō. Nothing remains of the castle, and it is now the site of a temple, Hōtokuji. The temple - at first glance - appears to be surrounded by dorui (earthen ramparts), which naturally excited me. But a closer inspection gave me cause for doubt that these were the ruins of a castle. It's hard to quantify exactly what first triggered my suspicions, but something, as they say, was off. I knew it deep in my bones! Anyway, the embankments, which are only on the eastern side, remain from when the area was excavated in 1982 as part of an unauthorised earth-harvesting operation - probably for backfill (Wakamikojō was also heavily damaged by earth extraction in the Meiji period for rebuilding walls after a town fire).
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Minami Wakamiko Castle |
| Japanese Name | 南若神子城 |
| Founder | Takeda Clan; Hōjō Ujinao |
| Year Founded | Kamakura Period; 1582 |
| Castle Type | Mountaintop |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
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| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Hinoharu Station on the Chūō Line; 45 minute walk. |
| Visitor Information | 24/7 free; temple |
| Time Required | 20 minutes |
| Location | Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 35° 47' 28.57" N, 138° 24' 55.48" E |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2022 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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| Jōkaku Hōrōki | |
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