Shimozone Yashiki

History

Shimozone Yoshinobu, a son of Takeda Nobushige, founded the Shimozone Clan in the 16th century. The Shimozone Clan served the Takeda Clan, and Shimozone-yashiki was their fortified residence. It measured about 80m² to 100m² in a simple square layout, and had double layers of ramparts and moats at least in part. Between 1554 and 1570 one Shimozone Kumonoki served as a guard at Komoro Castle. From 1582 the Shimozone Clan served Tokugawa Ieyasu, at which time Shimozone Nobutatsu was a member of the clan. The exact dates the yashiki was in use are not known. After the residence was abandoned a temple, Jissaiji, was built on the site.

Visit Notes

Shimozone-yashiki is a fortified residence ruin which is now the site of a temple. Dorui (earthen ramparts) remain around part of the site, including a corner section. There are some old stones at the base of the dorui, and these are thought to have been cenotaphs for the Shimozone Clan. My visit here was largely incidental since I visited the Kai-Chōshiźuka tumuli complex immediately adjacent. These large kofun (ancient burial mounds) are well maintained and represent some of the largest specimens in Kantō.

Gallery

Dorui

Castle Profile
English Name	Shimozone Yashiki
Japanese Name	下曽根屋敷
Founder	Shimozone Yoshinobu
Year Founded	16th century
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Dorui
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Nearest Station is Higashi-Hanawa on the Minobu Line
Visitor Information	24/7 free; temple
Time Required	30 minutes
Location	Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture
Coordinates	35° 35' 33.25" N, 138° 34' 34.61" E
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Added to Jcastle	2022
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