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|Prefecture=Gunma Prefecture | |Prefecture=Gunma Prefecture | ||
|Notes=There are two castles called Shibukawa located somewhat close to each other. Shibukawa-Yoriijō is on flat land whilst Shibukawa-Irisawajō is located in foothills. I went only to the site of Shibukawa-Yoriijō, which is now that of a temple and homes. The most obvious sign that there was a castle here is a wide karabori (dry moat) segment. And there is also a literal sign to tell us at the temple... | |Notes=There are two castles called Shibukawa located somewhat close to each other. Shibukawa-Yoriijō is on flat land whilst Shibukawa-Irisawajō is located in foothills. I went only to the site of Shibukawa-Yoriijō, which is now that of a temple and homes. The most obvious sign that there was a castle here is a wide karabori (dry moat) segment. And there is also a literal sign to tell us at the temple... | ||
|History=Shibukawajō was built by Shibukawa Jishū in 1572 as a satellite fortification of Shiroijō to defend against Takeda Shingen and Sanada Yukitaka who had invaded the area. The fort measured around 180m by 150m and consisted of two baileys. | |History=Shibukawajō was built by Shibukawa Jishū in 1572 as a satellite fortification of Shiroijō to defend against Takeda Shingen and Sanada Yukitaka who had invaded the area. The fort measured around 180m by 150m and consisted of two baileys. | ||
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|AddedJcastle=2021 | |AddedJcastle=2021 | ||
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|GPSLocation=36.49785, 139.00218 | |GPSLocation=36.49785, 139.00218 | ||
|Contributor=ART | |Contributor=ART | ||
Revision as of 20:45, 17 September 2021
History
Shibukawajō was built by Shibukawa Jishū in 1572 as a satellite fortification of Shiroijō to defend against Takeda Shingen and Sanada Yukitaka who had invaded the area. The fort measured around 180m by 150m and consisted of two baileys.
Visit Notes
There are two castles called Shibukawa located somewhat close to each other. Shibukawa-Yoriijō is on flat land whilst Shibukawa-Irisawajō is located in foothills. I went only to the site of Shibukawa-Yoriijō, which is now that of a temple and homes. The most obvious sign that there was a castle here is a wide karabori (dry moat) segment. And there is also a literal sign to tell us at the temple...
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Shibukawa Yorii Castle |
| Japanese Name | 渋川寄居城 |
| Alternate Names | 渋川城 |
| Founder | Shibukawa Jishū |
| Year Founded | 1572 |
| Castle Type | Flatland |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Artifacts | Karabori |
| Features | water moats, trenches |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Shibukawa Station on the Agamatsu and Jouetsu lines; 15 minute walk |
| Visitor Information | Free; 24/7; Temple |
| Time Required | 20 minutes |
| Location | Shibukawa, Gunma Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 36° 29' 52.26" N, 139° 0' 7.85" E |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2021 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed, 2021 |
| Admin Visits | June 13, 2021 |
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