Beffu Castle (Koka)

History

Beffu-jo is speculated to be a branch fortification of Ohhara-jo to monitor downstream traffic. It is also said to have a been a fortified manor hall in the Heian period. I suppose it could've been both, acting as a small fort or outpost in the Sengoku period. The castle was likely abandoned in 1585 after the Ohhara lands were confiscated by Hideyoshi. See Ohhara Castle for more information.

Visit Notes

No ruins remain. Visited: 2019, uploaded: 2021, updated: 2022.

Gallery

Possible Bailey

Castle Profile
English Name	Kouka Beffu Castle
Japanese Name	甲賀別府城
Founder	Ohhara Clan
Year Founded	Heian Period
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Kouka Station on the Kusatsu Line; 2 minute walk
Visitor Information	Free; 24/7; field
Time Required	10 minutes
Website	http://kogasira-kazuhei.sakura.ne.jp/joukan-sigaken/bettupu-jou-koukasi-sigaken/bettupu-jou-koukasi-sigaken-2018-01-19.html
Location	Kouka, Shiga Prefecture
Coordinates	34° 53' 58.02" N, 136° 12' 37.01" E
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Collections	Koka Castles
Admin
Added to Jcastle	2021
Contributor	ART
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed
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