History
Daiun'in-doi is thought to have a been built as a residence of the Fukazawa Clan by Fukazawa Hachirōemon or Fukazawa Rokurōbē in 1532; the castellan also founded the temple of Daiun'in, for which this fortification site is named. In the late Sengoku period, Daiun'in-doi was a satellite fortification of Fukazawajō; both were destroyed in 1582.
For more information see Fukazawa Castle.
Visit Notes
There is a parking area and small park opposite the temple Daiun'in which is surrounded by dorui (earthen ramparts) which is overgrown with bamboo. This is the remains of a fort and residence site called Daiun'in-doi. The obscure term 'doi' conjures up an image of piled earth surrounding a residence, or that of medieval defensive earthworks. The temple's sanmon (main gate) is also said to be a relocated structure from Fukuzawajō, of which Daiun'in-doi was a satellite fortification.
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English Name | Daiun'in Doi |
Japanese Name | 大雲院土居 |
Founder | Fukazawa Hachirōemon or Fukazawa Rokurōbē |
Year Founded | 1532 |
Castle Type | Fortified Manor |
Castle Condition | No main keep but other buildings |
Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
Artifacts | Dorui |
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Visitor Information | |
Access | Gotemba Station on the Gotemba Line; 34 minute walk |
Visitor Information | 24/7 free; temple |
Time Required | 20 minutes |
Website | http://www.shizuhan.jp/Historic sites/gotennbashi/post 121.html |
Location | Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture |
Coordinates | 35° 18' 55.19" N, 138° 57' 11.12" E |
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Added to Jcastle | 2022 |
Contributor | ART |
Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
Friends of JCastle | |
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