Shimura Castle

History

When Chiba Yoritane moved to the Musashi area and built Akatsuka Castle he was also entrusted with Shimura Castle. The early origins of Shimura Castle are not well known but it was likely the home castle of the Shimura clan, allies of the Toshima. For Chiba Yoritane and the Hojo, the set of defenses including Shimura Castle, Okiyama Fort and Akatsuka Castle entrusted to Chiba Yoritane formed a strong defensive line against the Uesugi.

The castle was likely abandoned in 1590 after the fall of the Hojo clan at the Siege of Odawara.

Visit Notes

The Honmaru of the castle is now a school and an apartment building. The Ninomaru is the Shimura Kumano Shrine. There is a slight trench remaining between the two but it's hidden in the trees and you might not notice it. There are also some earthen embankments of the Ninomaru around the shrine. Shimura Castle is not one you would go out of your way to visit, but it is worth visiting as a satellite castle of Akatsuka Castle

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Castle Profile
English Name	Shimura Castle
Japanese Name	志村城
Founder	Shimura clan
Year Founded	??
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Shimura Sanchome Sta (Toei Mita Line); 10 min walk
Visitor Information	temple and school grounds
Time Required	20 mins
Location	Tokyo, Tokyo
Coordinates	35° 46' 30.11" N, 139° 41' 14.86" E
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	Eric
Admin Year Visited	2019
Admin Visits	May 4, 2019
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