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Mukaijimajō consisted over three principal baileys arranged like a ladder ("hashigo formation") with the lower rung facing away from the Fushimijōkamachi, the second bailey in the middle, and the main bailey as the top rung, adjacent to a sub-bailey used as stables. After Toyotomi Hideyori moved to Ôsakajō, the Tokugawa took over Fushimijō and Mukaijimajō. In the Siege of Fushimijō, Mukaijimajō was destroyed by attacking forces but was later rebuilt. The Tokugawa Shogunate made the decision to decommission Fushimijō and Mukaijimajō was likewise demolished around 1620.
 
Mukaijimajō consisted over three principal baileys arranged like a ladder ("hashigo formation") with the lower rung facing away from the Fushimijōkamachi, the second bailey in the middle, and the main bailey as the top rung, adjacent to a sub-bailey used as stables. After Toyotomi Hideyori moved to Ôsakajō, the Tokugawa took over Fushimijō and Mukaijimajō. In the Siege of Fushimijō, Mukaijimajō was destroyed by attacking forces but was later rebuilt. The Tokugawa Shogunate made the decision to decommission Fushimijō and Mukaijimajō was likewise demolished around 1620.
 
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Latest revision as of 23:38, 27 January 2020

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History

Mukaijimajō was built as a satellite fortification of Fushimijō. It was located on partially reclaimed land on the shore of Lake Ogura. Formerly the area had consisted of shallow lake waters and low-lying islands known as a local beauty spot where lotus grew and poets enjoyed moon-viewing parties. Toyotomi Hideyoshi saw little utility in such natural scenery and built Mukaijimajō here in around 1592. Bungo Bridge linked Mukaijimajō and Shigetsu-Fushimijō across the River Uji. In 1596 Shigetsu-Fushimijō was destroyed in an earthquake but nearby Mukaijimajō escaped with much less damage. Mukaijimajō thereafter became the temporary residence of the retired regent until Fushimijō could be rebuilt in 1597.

Mukaijimajō consisted over three principal baileys arranged like a ladder ("hashigo formation") with the lower rung facing away from the Fushimijōkamachi, the second bailey in the middle, and the main bailey as the top rung, adjacent to a sub-bailey used as stables. After Toyotomi Hideyori moved to Ôsakajō, the Tokugawa took over Fushimijō and Mukaijimajō. In the Siege of Fushimijō, Mukaijimajō was destroyed by attacking forces but was later rebuilt. The Tokugawa Shogunate made the decision to decommission Fushimijō and Mukaijimajō was likewise demolished around 1620.


Visit Notes

Nothing remains of Mukaijimajō today, and only a signpost stands to tell its history.




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Castle Profile
English Name Mukaijima Castle
Japanese Name 向島城
Founder Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Year Founded 1592
Castle Type Flatland
Castle Condition Ruins only
Historical Period Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access Kangetsukyo Station on the Keihan Uji Line; five minute walk
Visitor Information 24/7 free
Time Required 1 minute
Location Kyoto, Kyoto
Coordinates 34° 55' 26.04" N, 135° 46' 14.95" E
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Added to Jcastle 2020
Contributor ART
Admin Year Visited Viewer Contributed


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ARTShogun

50 months ago
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hahaha one minute to read the sign ^^
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EricShogun

50 months ago
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1 minute :)

Great weather to top it off too I see!