Kojima Castle (Hida)

History

Kojimajō is said to have been first built by the Anekōji Clan in the Nanbokuchō Period. In that civil war Kojimajō was used by southern court supporters. In the Sengoku Period Kojimajō was occupied by the Kojima Clan but was obliterated by Kanamori Nagachika in his conquest of the area in 1585.

Visit Notes

Kojima Castle is currently off-limits (sort of). The hiking trail is blocked off with electric wire. A road with a gate at the foot of the mountain can be opened and the long and narrow road thereafter leads to a fork in the mountains; taking the right here leads directly to the castle where there is space to park. However, the road is poorly maintained. The mountain is ringed with a fence to stop animals wondering into town. Gates in this fence are closed with a chain but can be opened. Bears are skulking around. Exercise caution if you visit.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Kojima Castle (Hida)
Japanese Name	飛騨小島城
Founder	Anekōji Clan
Year Founded	Nanbokucho Period
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Designations	Prefectural Historic Site
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Kuruwa, Ishigaki, Masugata, Dorui, Horikiri, Yaguradai
Features	trenches, stone walls
Visitor Information
Access	Sugisaki Station on the Takayama Main Line; 10 minute walk
Visitor Information	24/7 free
Time Required	one hour
Location	Hida, Gifu Prefecture
Coordinates	36° 15' 6.16" N, 137° 10' 29.53" E
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2019
Contributor	ART
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed