Tokoji Castle

History

The history of this castle site is mostly unknown. From excavations it was obviously a minor castle or fortified manor. In one record about the Rusu, there is mention of a fortified manor near or at the base of Iwakiri. It could have been this site. The temple was founded in 1540, so the fortification was likely abandoned before that time.

Visit Notes

Most of the castle remains have been turned unto graveyards but if you go through the woods behind the temple you can find 2 horikiri trenches. There are no signs or markings so you have to make a good guess and look around. It was my third and last try of randomly going into the woods before I found the first trench.

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  Previous trench seen from above
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  Tokoji Temple
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  Tokoji Temple

Castle Profile
English Name	Tokoji Castle
Japanese Name	東光寺城
Alternate Names	Iwakiri Amarume Yakata
Founder	Amarume
Year Founded	13th C (?)
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Iwakiri Station (Tohoku line); 20 min walk
Visitor Information	Temple grounds, open anytime but be respectful
Time Required	20 mins
Location	Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture
Coordinates	38° 18' 24.95" N, 140° 56' 35.34" E
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Added to Jcastle	2021
Contributor	Eric
Admin Year Visited	2020
Admin Visits	November 1, 2020
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