Koibuchi Castle

History

Edo Michishige built Koibuchijō during the Muromachi period, taking the name Koibuchi. The castle are was once quite vast, being expanded upon over time. It was protected with karabori (dry moats) and dorui (earthen ramparts), including double moats in parts. The Edo Clan was wiped out by the Satake Clan in 1590.

Visit Notes

Some overgrown embankments can be discerned, hinting at the layout of the castle. Otherwise there is not much to see of the castle but the site is also the location of a 17th century dwelling of a jizamurai family, the Nakazaki. Given the difference in time periods, the dwelling is not linked to the castle. The site also now hosts a shrine, Kashima-jinja.

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Gallery

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  Embankments and field
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  Emnbankment and grove

Castle Profile
English Name	Koibuchi Castle
Japanese Name	鯉淵城
Founder	Edo Clan
Year Founded	14th Century
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Designations	has Important Cultural Properties
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Dorui, Karabori, Double Moats
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Uchihara Station on the Joban Line
Visitor Information	Free, 24/7
Time Required	40 minutes
Location	Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture
Coordinates	36° 20' 58.09" N, 140° 22' 15.74" E
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Added to Jcastle	2018
Contributor	ART
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