Tomokyu Castle (Mikawa)

History

Tomokyūjō was the fortified residence of Miyashige Kin'wemon, a samurai who served at Okazakijō during the Sengoku period. The Miyashige Clan were vassals of the Matsudaira Clan, but it is unknown what became of them.

Visit Notes

Tomokyūjō is a hillside fortification ruin in Hadanashi Township, Okazaki Municipality. One castle-blogger said there were earthworks remaining at this site, so I wanted to check it out. I ascended the 20m tall mountain prong behind Tomokyū-jinja. The site is now a cedar plantation. The land is flattened and terraced in parts, indicating the remains, perhaps, of a bailey. There is some masonry, but it is probably not medieval in origin - maybe proto-modern. I found no clear indication of defensive berms or trenches, which was a little disappointing.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Tomokyu Castle (Mikawa)
Japanese Name	三河友久城
Founder	Miyashige Kin'wemon
Year Founded	Sengoku Period
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features	stone walls
Visitor Information
Access	I cycled from Okazaki. 'Hello Cycle' rental bicycles are available in Okazaki.
Visitor Information	24/7 free; mountain
Time Required	15 minutes
Location	Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture
Coordinates	34° 57' 28.30" N, 137° 14' 56.29" E
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Added to Jcastle	2024
Contributor	ART
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