Kamitsuka Castle completion guide | Yokoto’s medieval castle fort’s history and highlights, selected Japan’s 100 greatest castle forts (complete)
Uetsuka Castle is this?
Kamizuka Castle is a medieval castle fortress, located in Kamizuka-cho, Kohoku Ward, Kanagawa City, Yokoto City. From there, you can reach Kamizuka Station by walking in the northwest direction for about 15 minutes. The fort is located on the right bank of the river, about 25 meters high on the hill. On April 6, 2017, Kamitsuka Castle was selected as one of Japan’s 100 greatest castles (125th place), and was a major castle fort during the war in Kanagawa.
The ruins of the castle fort have been opened and the “Kamizuka Castle Site Civic Forest” has been opened, and the comprehensive castle tower (Nishiban Mound), Nihyaku Mound (Eastern Mound), a large dry castle river, and the construction site of the Japanese flag tower have been perfectly preserved. However, the ruins of the castle still remain, but this is a rare historical site, and after the arrival of the castle, the Hojo clan’s unique fortification techniques were used, and the local name of the place was “Shiroyama”.
On May 15, 2006, the Kanagawa commander designated the “Kamitsuka Castle Site” as a special green protection area, the envoy was established as an important cultural area, and the envoy was immediately appointed to the Ucheng area, but the appearance of a medieval castle fort was still on hold.
Historical background of Uetsuka Castle
Early history of construction
There is no clear record of the date of construction of Kamizuka Castle, but it is universally acknowledged that its construction dates back to the Nanboku-cho era. The Uesugi clan was founded during the Kyoto Rebellion (1438-1439).
It is a military strategic transportation hub, a national flower county, Xiaozu Jiangfu, which is a control system on the Central Railway Road, and a military strategic point in the river channel. The fortress was an early owner of many different types, but the area was occupied by powerful warriors living in Nari.
Nagao Kage Haruyukiran and Ota Road View
In the 8th year of the reign (1476), the surname of Kozuejo appeared in history during the Chango Eiji War. At this time, the lord of Kozuki Castle, Yano Heinosuke, appeared as a military commander.
In the 10th year of Bunmei (1478), Kageharu’s commander, Shogun Island Kang, was attacked by Michihiro Ota, retreated under attack, and the castle was finally established. The castle was built by Michihiro Ota on a small mountain (now near Jindaiji Temple in Kanagawa Ward) and attacked the castle. A fierce battle ensued, and the castle fell. This is one of the most famous incidents in the history of castles.
After the invasion of Daohin, the city of Kamiyoshi was attacked once.
Hojo’s corrections and corrections
In 1516, Miura Michizun, a vassal of the Ogitani Uesugi clan who attacked the Hojo clan, and Miura Michizun of Arai Castle (Miura Hanshima), was able to attack the castle again.
In about 1524, the Hojo clan was established and the castle was built, repaired and built. After establishing the trust and seeing where we are now, Hojo Ujijoike’s unique distribution is correct and was formed during the current period. The four walls of the castle pond were completed with two layers of land, and the dry castle river was completed.
In addition, Nobume Kasahara was appointed as the lord of the castle by the Kasahara clan, and the castle was established and became an important division of the Hojo clan. The above-mentioned vassal army was established as a base for the defense of surrounding areas.
Odawara no Yobiki Castle
In 1590, the vassal Hideyoshi fought the battle of Odawara. Installation and construction completed at this time without any disturbance. This is one of the most important reasons for the preservation of the fire during the fire.
Tokugawa Ieyasu moved to the eastern part of the castle, and Kamikuma Castle was destroyed for the second time. The function of a fortress has suddenly disappeared, but the local people call it “Shiroyama”.
Modern
On February 5, 1892 (Meiji 25), the nine wards of Kamikuma Village, Tachibana District (Shimosugagata, Hasa, Mimeibashi, Kamikuma, Tsuyama, Katakune, Jindaiji, Rokkakuhashi Wakishine) were renamed “Shiro Village”. “Castle village” means “castle fort”, which is an important component of the area’s physical recognition.
Nowadays, a piece of public forest has been developed in this village, and it is a place for local residents to relax and play, and a tourist destination for history lovers.
Lord of Mudai Castle and castle town
Early Castle Lord
There are many accurate records of the early lord of Kamikuma Castle, but there are many records of the early lord of Kuma-jo, however, there are many people who are the advisors below:
- Hyosuke Yano: In 1476, during the Nagao Kage Haru no War, Kamikuma Castle, which was a general army guarded by Kage Haru as well as other works.
- Yasujima Yasutsune: In the 10th year of his reign (1478), he was attacked by Michihiro Ota, and Kamikuma Castle was attacked.
Castle area of the Hojo clan (Kasahara clan)
After the resignation of the Hojo clan, the Kasahara clan was appointed to the castle town of Mitsuzuka Castle:
- Kasahara Nobume (first castle town): In 1524, he was appointed as the left and right homeroom castle town.
- Kasahara clan: The Kasahara clan was the lord of the castle and managed Mitsuzuka Castle, which fell in 1590.
Mr. Hojo Mitsuzuka
Hojo family member Nakaso Arisei’s surname was “Mitsuzuka” and his nickname was “Mitsuzuka Hojo clan.” This is one of the most important strategies of the Hojo clan and the future commanders of the family.
Furuzuka collection and its functions
Since then, the “Furuzuka Collection” has become the core of Kozuka Castle, and is an important cornerstone of the Hojo clan’s military affairs and administrative organization. Main masters of the Furuzuka collection:
- Military Skills: Protection of Furutsuka Castle and Zhoujin Area Safety
- Administrative ability: Manage Tachibana district conquest land tax
- Traffic Management: Management of the Central Road and the River Waterway
The Furutsuka collection was established by the samurai of the Tita region, and the establishment of the Hohojo clan’s military headquarters. Since the Hojo clan moved back in time, Odawara Castle was the center of management, and Furutsuka Castle and the Furutsuka Group were important locations in Kanagawa.
Furutsuka Castle’s distribution structure
Basic structure
Furutsuka Castle is a plain fort built on a semi-capital mountain hill, and its construction makes good use of the natural topography. Main components below:
- Honmaru (West Side Wall): The main defensive wall at the center of the Ucheng fortress.
- Nin no Kabuto (Eastern Helmet): The second important Kabuto of the Honmaru.
- Tado-Hakuji Group: Defensive construction work for the construction of the Kabuto of Kabutsu-no-Honmaru.
Conflicts between the main castle and the castle road
关于 Furuzuka Castle’s feudal lord’s warship originated from the war, also known as “the feudal lord’s warship.” In detail, the west temple was inspected as the main temple (main temple), but a few researchers have reviewed it.
In addition, the exit route of the city fort, people have submitted many kinds of construction, and there are people who can check the main entrance, but the current citizen forest entrance is different from the area. In the future, we will continue to carry out archaeological excavation, research, and new developments.
Features of Hijikata Hijikata process
Furutsuka Castle is the most beautiful point. It was built in the late Hojo era, and the construction process was as follows:
Dry trench
- Partial area depth over 10 meters
- Double layered dry trench wall
- The shape of the trench is different, inclusive V shape and U shape
- Entrepreneurial invasion by effective ground with trench bottom
Hijikata process
- Hijikata construction height of construction wall: 3-5 meters
- Formation of mud piles excavated from the Yuga dry trench
- Protruding part with partial area, pseudo-obvious watchtower base
This is a small exhibition of advanced fort construction techniques in the post-Hojo era, a typical representative of the castle forts in the eastern part of the country, and an extremely advanced academic field.
Furutsuka Castle Ryoten
Main hall (west hall)
The main area is the central part of Furutsuka Castle, and in front of it is a piece of flat vacant land. Zhouyuan’s land quality castle walls give people a sense of authenticity and ancient Japanese defense construction. The master’s headquarters has a bird’s-eye view of the surrounding area, and the strategic location of the castle fort.
Two fields (Eastern field)
Two fields are flat areas on one side, and are equally important as the main field. The scale of the model is large, and the main problem is the direct existence of the problem in the main field.
Huge Dried Castle River
Furutsuka Castle’s greatest highlight is the huge dry castle river in its main building. The dry city river on the north side of the main field has a deep impression on its young people, and its depth has been praised as an amazing person, and the honor is “super-huge and huge river”. As you look up at the bottom of the river, stop looking at the scenery.
The bamboo forest is dry, and when the envoy is in the summer, it is also cool and refreshing, and the dream of creating a dream is common.
Base of Earthquake Wall and Watchtower
The castle’s construction and soil quality are perfectly preserved, and the height of its originality has been preserved. The protruding part of the site should be observed at the base of the watchtower, and if the stand is visible, the watchtower or fire tower may be visible.
Bamboo forest view
Furutsuka Castle ruins is covered with a beautiful bamboo forest, and the castle ruins are in harmony with nature, creating a unique landscape. Enjoy the changing scenery of the four seasons: spring sky’s vertical, summer’s green leaves, autumn’s beautiful red leaves and winter’s stillness.
Buncheng and Shukancheng Pond
The castle was a systematic part of the Hojo clan’s division of castles. The following Xiangguan City Chikuiyu Shuchuan area:
- Chiazaki Castle: North side of the castle, joint guardianship of the castle and the river basin.
- Koyama Shrine: It was built on Ota Road during the period of the invasion of the city.
- Odawara Castle: The main castle of the Houjo clan, the upper castle is an important attached castle pond of Odawara Castle.
After the mutual cooperation between the castles and the castle, the Hojo clan was established in Kanagawa.
Transportation and visitor information
Transportation method
Sitting fire car
- Approximately 15 minutes from JR Yokoto Line “Furutsuka Station”
- Driving northwest from the bus station, passing through the lower part of the 3rd Beijing Expressway
Running car
- Approximately 5 minutes from the 3rd Beijing Expressway “Kohoku Exchange Highway”
- Unused parking lot, construction-use parking lot
Reference information
- Key vote: Disclaimer
- Opening time: All-sky opening (production of public forests)
- Account viewing time: In-depth viewing approximately 1-2 hours
- Notes:
-Yuyu is mountain fortress, construction perforation shoe shoes
- Summer demand carrier
- After rain, the ground may be wet and slippery, so be careful and safe.
- Washing room used near the car station before construction
Castle Fortress Seal Information
Japan’s 100 Great Castle Fortress Seals (续)
- Location: Center of Kamizuka Ward, Byakuhou, Yokoto City (walking distance of about 2 minutes from Kamizuka Station)
- Opening time: Week 1 to Week 6 9:00-21:00, Weekly and special holidays 9:00-17:00
- Rest day: 3rd quarter of every month (the next day of the third quarter of each month), New Year’s holiday
Castle Fortress Seal
- During a certain period of time, there was a brief period of activity in the castle fortress cooperation, but it was not released for a long period of time.
- Information on travel information for Hongoku District, Hengcheng City.
Furutsuka Castle and its surrounding shrines
Hakuba’s place name
As stated above, in 1892 (Meiji 25), Furutsuka Village was renamed “White House”, which was an important component of the social district under observation at the time of Furutsuka Castle. The current envoy is currently living in a certain place, such as `Baiyi'', whose name is Whitey'', which is in the middle of the `Bayyong Old Tsuka District”, and so on.
Civil forest use
Furutsuka Castle Site Citizen Forest is a place where local residents can relax and release pine trees. Every day, many people come to the city, walk, walk, look at the natural scenery, and do other activities. It is a standard for living in history and living a harmonious coexistence in everyday life.
Education Japanese cultural activities
The local elementary school and junior high school students participated in the history of the local history of Furuzuka Castle, and the history of the area was studied by the students who attended the school. In addition, the castle fort researchers regularly participate in the Japanese History Enthusiasts Meeting.
Visit Kamizuka Castle Science
Beginner’s Guide
- Feeling dry and dry castle river’s great atmosphere: Looking down from the tip of the neck, there is a huge dry and dry city river.
- Mantaiyu’s main city and two castles: Mantaiyu’s flat city wall, the feeling of the castle’s expansion.
- The Bamboo Forest Museum: Walking through the beautiful bamboo forest, feeling the medieval atmosphere of the bamboo forest.
A must-visit scenic spot for castle enthusiasts
- Clothing analysis: The unique clothing techniques of the Hojo family.
- Struggle for the Lord’s City: The second city of the Lord, the true Lord of the City.
- A detailed look at the base of the Japanese fire tower: A detailed look at the defense work.
- Climbing route reduction: The location of the main climbing road based on the basic topography.
Photography technique
- Dry city river: Look at the bottom of the river, look at the earthworks, and stop looking at the angle.
- Bamboo grove: A bamboo grove, dry and dry, a reflection of the river and the river, and a variety of fantastical trees.
- Hijikata construction: Hijikata construction for the view of the castle fortress, Yoshimi Shinjo.
- Seasonal Scenery: The different seasons appear in the city hall, as in the spring sky, green onions, and autumn sky.
Furutsuka Castle’s academic world
Due to the following reasons, there is a higher academic world:
- Hojo clan castle pond construction technique: Unique castle pond construction of the Hojo clan, comprehensive double dry castle Kawa Hijikata process, now perfectly preserved.
- Medieval castle fortress in the middle of the city: The preservation of the Furuzuka castle ruins in the Yu Hengchen metropolis area has resulted in a perfect property.
- Comparison of historical materials: Furutsuka Castle is the birthplace of many historical incidents recorded in historical documents, such as the Ota road drying book.
- Research on the history of the area: This is an important historical site from the period of the Southern War in the Bushang Province.
A futuristic archaeological excavation and research team showing more historical truths.
Zhoujian scenic spot
When walking around Kamizuka Castle, the following surrounding views:
Japan Sports Stadium (Yokoto International Sports Stadium)
It takes about 10 minutes to walk to the Kamizuka Station, which is one of the largest sports stadiums in Japan, and also the venue of the 2002 FIFA World Cup Tournament.
Yongmi River Basin
When I saw the river, it was an important strategic route for Kamizuka Castle, and now along the river, I completed the construction of the river and walked along the road, and visitors were allowed to walk here, enjoying the natural scenery.
New Yokotonaramian Museum
The family museum of Lamian near New Yokohama Station, a collection of Lamian stores from all over Japan, is the best place to enjoy Lamian.
overview
The castle is located in the urban area of Kanagawa Hengcheng City, which is a perfectly preserved castle fort site from the time of the war, and has an important historical site. This was the birthplace of the Otada Road and the Fortress, and after that, the Hojo clan’s important points in the military’s development were important.
After the completion of the Huge Dry Castle Hewa Earthworks Exhibition, the Hojo Clan’s outstanding fort construction technology was recognized as one of the “Japan’s 100 Great Castles”. Nowadays, the city is being developed as a public forest, and the use of the historical site is open to the public, and the production of the historical site is pending, and the public forest is also open to the public.
The geographical location of the castle is excellent, the distance is far from the station, it is a great attraction for tourists, and the appearance of the castle fort in the country’s time is a great attraction for tourists. This is a must-visit place for people who love castles, but it is also an ideal destination for people who love history and nature walkers. When you visit, you will have to leave Yukiku Castle ruins public forest, and experience the charm of medieval castle fortress.
