Tsutsujigasaki Fort

History

The Tsutsujigasaki Pavilion, though later referred to as a villa, was likely a watchtower overlooking the fortified manor hall of the Takeda Clan.

See Tsutsujigasaki Palace for more information.

Visit Notes

There is a minor fortification site on a bluff behind a reservoir just east of the Takeda Shrine and yakata (manor hall) site. The edge of the ridge is flattened and terraced, though not very wide. Despite the curious name, Tsutsujiǵasaki-tei - ‘tei’ meaning ‘mansion’ - it appears to be a simple toride (fort) site. To make sure I wasn’t missing anything I climbed the ridge to Tsutsujiǵasaki Park which is located at higher elevation. I couldn’t confirm any more fortification sites (beyond suspicions), but I’m glad I went further up the trail because, whilst inspecting a sloped ditch to the rear of a terraced area, I saw a wild hakubishin (masked palm civet) for the first time. Civets are rare to see, being nocturnal. This one was climbing up a tree right above me.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Tsutsujigasaki Fort
Japanese Name	躑躅ヶ崎邸
Alternate Names	躑躅ヶ崎遊亭
Founder	Takeda Nobutora
Year Founded	Sengoku Period
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Tatebori, Kuruwa
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Kōfu Station on the Chūō Line; 35 minute walk, or 15 minute bus ride to Takeda-jinja
Visitor Information	24/7 free; mountain
Time Required	20 minutes
Location	Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture
Coordinates	35° 41' 9.89" N, 138° 34' 50.23" E
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Added to Jcastle	2023
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