Ueji Castle (Mikawa)

History

Uejijō was the fortified residence of Ômi Fujimutsu in the late Heian period and early Kamakura period. Since the residence was built on a small hill, it was readily defensible. There is a story that Minamoto Noriyori stayed at the residence en route to Heian (Kyōto) during his campaign against the Taira. He prayed at the fort's altar to Hachiman, god of war, for victory against the Taira. In 1190, he treturned and established the Hachiman shrine on the site which stands today.

Visit Notes

Uejijō is a former fortified residence site on the border of the townships of Ueji and Fukuoka on the outskirts of suburban Okazaki. The site is now that of the Ueji-Hachimangū, another Hachiman temple, of which Okazaki has many such shrines, and no ruins remain.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Ueji Castle (Mikawa)
Japanese Name	三河上地城
Founder	Ômi Fujimutsu
Year Founded	Late Heian Period
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Okazaki Station (JR) on the Tōkaidō Main Line; 30 minute walk
Visitor Information	24/7 free; temple
Time Required	20 minutes
Location	Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture
Coordinates	34° 54' 28.73" N, 137° 9' 34.24" E
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Added to Jcastle	2023
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