Moroto Castle

History

Moroto Castle was likely founded as a support castle for Usui Castle between the 12 and 14th centuries. In the heated battles with Uesugi Kenshin it was an important outpost for storing weapons, supplies, and housing soldiers. Moroto Castle fell in HIdeoyshi's campaign against the Hojo at the same time as Usui Castle.

Visit Notes

I didn't go here with any expectations and was very pleasantly surprised. The moats and baileys are well preserved giving you a good understanding of the castle design. The only thing that disappointed me was a lack of signs or explanations. It is located just across Lake Inba, 2km from Usui Castle. You could probably walk here in about 30 mins from Usui Castle so they make a good pair to visit together.
あまり期待しないで行ったら、空堀や土塁が大変良く残っているので、感動しました。ちょっとがっかりしたのでこれほど良好な文化財があるのに説明板がほとんどありません。臼井城から約三十分で歩いて行けるので臼井城でセットで是非見てください。

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Gallery

Dry moat between the Honmaru and Sannomaru
Sannomaru dry moat
Sannomaru dry moat
Ninomaru and Sannomaru dry moats
Ninomaru dry moat
Lake Inba Numa
Moat between the Ninomaru and the Honmaru
Moat between the Ninomaru and Honmaru
Moat between the Honmaru and Sannomaru
Dry moat between the Honmaru and Sannomaru
Dry moat between the Honmaru and Sannomaru
Dry moat between the Honmaru and Sannomaru
Sannomaru Bailey
Sannomaru entrance
Sannomaru dry moat and embankment
Map

Castle Profile
English Name	Moroto Castle
Japanese Name	師戸城
Founder	Usui clan
Year Founded	12th-14th C.
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Keisei Shisui Sta (Keisei Line); 45 mins walk
Visitor Information	The park is open any time.
Time Required	40 mins
Location	Inba, Chiba Prefecture
Coordinates	35° 45' 9.50" N, 140° 11' 0.67" E
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2013
Admin Year Visited	2013
Admin Visits	May 6, 2013

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