History
Ichibanjin’yamajō was a branch fortification of Ohharajō used by the Ohhara Clan. For more information see Ohhara Castle. In the Edo period it was a compound of the Kōka-gumi. In modern times a rail line was constructed through the site and the area has since been converted into residential plots. Only some dorui segments remain.
Visit Notes
If it wasn't for this site's extreme proximity to Hodarakujijō, I wouldn't have bothered even trying to find any trace of it. The website I was relying on to guide me to the remains of Ichibajin'yamajō proved out of date, as now it has been built over with modern family homes. I was able to find what might have been the dying ghost of dorui (embankment), now replete with choking bamboo, but that was all.
| Castle Profile | |
|---|---|
| English Name | Kouka Ichibajin'yama Castle |
| Japanese Name | 甲賀市場陣山城 |
| Founder | Ohara clan |
| Year Founded | 15th C. |
| Castle Type | Fortified Manor |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Features | |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Koka Station (JR Kusatsu Line); 3 minute walk |
| Visitor Information | Private Property |
| Time Required | 15 minutes |
| Location | Koka, Shiga Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 34° 54' 8.71" N, 136° 12' 37.19" E |
|
|
|
| Collections | Koka Castles |
| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2021 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
| Friends of JCastle | |
| Jōkaku Hōrōki | |
| Masaki Shibata | |
| Kogashira Kazuhei | |
| Oshiro Tabi Nikki | |
Enable comment auto-refresher