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Complete Conquest of Konami Castle: A detailed explanation of Konami Castle in various parts of Japan, reaching the coastal castle forts in Uwakasa Province

A fort known as “Konami Castle”, one of the most famous castles in Japan. The most famous among them are Konami Castle in Wakasa Province in Fukui, Konami City, Nihonmatsu City in Tanfukujima, and the castle fort of the same name. The main text is a complete summary of the historical background, construction, current situation, and progress of Xiaoba Castle.

Overview of Konami Castle in Wakasa Province

Konami Castle, Wakasa Province, now located in Konami City, Fukui Prefecture, is a typical coastal fort. The name of Yuyun Pingjo is a historical monument designated by Fukui.

Geographic location and characteristics

Konami Castle is a floating castle on a delta in Konami Bay, facing the building of Yu-myeon. Xiaodeng City, Yishan, the sea, the north river, Zhong River, south river, Sanjo River, the natural formation of solid forts, the four surroundings, the large ocean, the river flowing wetlands. Wakasa Bay is very important in this area, and Wakasa Bay is also an important road for maritime traffic.

In the early Jiang Dynasty, the Gyeongsang clan completed the construction of Xiaobin Castle, and the current residence was Mizuyama Castle. Leishan Castle fortress, Mizuyama Castle, and the change of plains castle fort in Giji.

Historical background of Xiao Deng City

Construction history

The construction of Xiaodong City began in 1600, after the Battle of Guanyuan. Direct guidance was given to Kyoto Takaji, who was appointed as the lord of Wakasa Province, and the land was worth 85,000 koku.

Takatsugu Kyoto was the first-ranking daimyo, and his second daughter Hatsume (Kokoin), who was married to Asai’s younger sister. Xiaoba Castle was first built in 1601 by Gao Jiyu, and the fort was completed in 1609 when Yu passed away due to illness. ### Kyoto family era

After the death of Jingguan Gaoji, his son Jingguan Tadalong became the successor of the head of the household, and the castle was rebuilt. The main part of Dishin City Fort was completed in 1610. However, in 1615, Tadataka Kyoto went to study in the Matsue domain, and the Kyoto family lived in Konami Castle for a short period of time.

Exhibition of the Sakai family

In 1622, Tadayoshi Sakai, a vassal of the Tokugawa family, entered Konami Castle and became the lord of Konami Domain. At this time, the Konami clan’s salary increased to more than 113,000 koku. Sakai Tadauchi was a wealthy vassal of the Edo shogunate, Zengren Laoju (high rank), Watarou (Chief Elder), and other feudal lords Shōkōryō of Konami Castle and Konami Clan’s importance.

The 15th generation of the Sakai family, chief of Konami Castle, arrived at Wakasa Province in about 230 years, at the end of the Naoji Eko period. This was the most important period in the history of Konami Castle.

Castle Pond Exhibition and Entry

During the period of the restoration of the Sakai family, a grand exhibition of the works of Konami Castle was held. In particular, during the time when Sakai was a loyalist, the castle town was expanded, the small waves were expanded, the politics of Wakasa Province were established, and the culture of Japan was centered.

Meiji era new and small castle strength

After the beginning of the Meiji period, the feudal clans were removed and the establishment of the Japanese prefectures was established. The Xiaotong clan was removed from service in 1871 (Meiji 4), and the Xiaotong castles lost their original abilities. In 1873 (6th year of the Meiji era), the Yuyu Castle Fort was ordered to be established and all buildings were removed. The main construction of the castle tower is to be carried out, the main structure is to be closed, and the existing part of the castle tower is the stone wall of the castle river.

Small city construction and distribution office

Chiropractic structure

A concentric circle-style construction bureau for the construction of Xiaodeng Castle, a guard tower, two outer forts and three outer forts were established. The coastal fortress is a coastal fortress, and the special features of the use of the castle are the natural seawater protection of the river on one side of the Bay, and the river defense of the castle on the other side of the south river.

Honmaru (main enclosure)

The main enclosure is the center of the fort, the most important part of the fort, and the base of the entire castle tower. The current location of the Honmaru is Konami Shrine, the location of the Konami clan founder Sakai Tadayoshi. The ancient stone shrine in this village, a high-quality stone tomb built around four times, completed the exhibition of the ancient castle fortress.

The stone tombs at the base of the castle tower are perfectly preserved, and it is an important historical site for the construction technology of castle forts at the time of the construction of the envoy. In addition, the castle tower has three to four levels, but the detailed information on the structure is limited.

Ninomaru Wasannomaru (Second and Third Section)

Ninomaru is the address of the feudal lord and his high-ranking vassals. Sannomaru (Third Citadel) is located in the western part of U.S. castle town, and was built as a residence for samurai in Japan.

Sekijyokyo River

The stone tombs of Xiaodong City are a rare piece of history, and are an example of fort construction techniques from the early Jiangzhou era. Specially, the stone wall of the castle tower is high, and its defense ability is strong. The main stone supplier is the locally developed Huagu Rock.

Outer castle river Yunan river water drainage, this is an important part of the castle fortress defense system. Nowadays, there are many rivers and rivers in the Yuyu River, and most of the rivers are still intact.

Coastal fortress special expedition

The special expedition written by Xiao Cheng is a coastal fortress. Establishment of equipment for small shipping bays, use of restraints for goods transportation and maritime military transportation. The castle was built on a flat base, the divisions were built and defenses were built, and the attack was carried out at sea.

Wakasa Province is the starting point of the “Rice Highway” (the goods transportation route to and from Kyoto), and the small castle is also the key point on the important trade route.

Main construction of Xiaodeng City

Tenshu Gate

The castle tower of Xiao Deng City is an early multi-layered castle tower built in the ancient times. There are three to four layers on the outside, four to five on the inside, and a running corridor with four layers. Unfortunately, during the Meiji period, the stone base of the castle tower was completely burned.

Honmaru Imperial Palace

Inside the Honmaru Imperial Palace (main enclosure), this is the place where the feudal lord’s political affairs are held. Inside the Imperial Palace, there is a library, a sleeping palace, and the administrative center of the feudal lord.

Register

The school is the school of the Xiaobin clan. Education of samurai children, major teachings of Confucian thought. After the Jiang Dynasty, Xi Xueya was invited and became an important place for the cultivation of talent.

Castle Tower Yojo Gate

One of the most prominent castle towers built within the castle, and important defensive construction work. In addition, each entrance to the castle has a built-in gate, ensuring complete safety.

Existing distance and light points

Tenshu Akiza Yoseki Mound

In front of us, the stone tomb at the base of the castle tower gives a deep impression on the oldest man in Xiaodeng City. This is about 10 US high stone walls, and the boat can be seen in the south river clearing at the small port. A unique “hammer” technique from the early Edo era for stone burial.

Konami Shrine

Konami Shrine was built on the site of Ubara Castle, dedicated to Tadayoshi Sakai, the first lord of the Konami domain. Furusu Santen inside the shrine, where the Reijin Buddha was placed during the ancient castle fortress. Machilus thunbergii (scientific name: Machilus thunbergii) has been designated as a natural treasure for hundreds of years, and is a historical example of the life of Xiaoba Castle.

Terrain provided by the river

Yuyu River Road was developed and the sea was built, and most of the fort area was developed into residential areas, but there were some small areas, but there were still traces of the castle river in the topography. Walking along the southern river, it is possible to imagine the location of the castle fort in ancient Japan.

Okuhama Castle in various parts of Japan

Okuma Castle in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima

Fukushima Nihonmatsu City (Hara Iwashiro-cho Okuhama District) Yayuichiza Okuhamomajo. Kozayama Castle was built in 1471 by Shunsugu Yushi and Munemasa. It is interesting that the surname of the castle was originally named “Shiomatsu District”, and the geographical appearance of the area was similar to that of Yoshu’s birthplace, Wakasa Province, which gave the name “Okuhama Castle”. The origin of the place name “Oku Tomoe”.

Since then, from 1585 to 1586, Ida Masamune has been in the country since then, and invaded Nawa Aizu, which was then known as Japan. The hero of the Tohoku region, Masamune, lived here, and since then he has proven himself in the history of the castle.

Right in front of you, you can still see the distance of the mountain castle, and the comprehensive outer fort.

Qianbai Isumi City Xiaobin City

The castle was built at Hachimanmisaki, Chiba, Isumi City (Haramisaki Town), and was a branch of the castle when the castle was lorded. This castle was built by Yada Minokori, a vassal of another life.

At the end of the Warring States era, the Yada clan belonged to the Uri clan, and the Hojo clan exchanged with the orders of the Hori clan. However, during the conquest of Miura, Sagami Province, when the Yada clan was still alive, they were attacked by Masaki Akitada, a vassal of the Hojo clan.

The coastal fort on Cape Kaku in the Pacific Ocean, which was built in 1950, is a monument to the outer fort during the construction of the land. A complete and beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean.

Bingguo Xiaoba Castle

The castle fort site of the famous Konami Castle. It is usually observed that the palace is the central temple and castle town of the temple, and was built during the Ming Dynasty (1492-1501) during the Ming Dynasty (1492-1501).

However, it is similar to the military base with a small number of employees, but the geographical location of Xiaobai and its high defensive capabilities are recognized as a castle fortress site. The temples, temples and cities are very similar, and the religious autonomy of the cities and cities is special.

Konami Castle and its castle town

Castle town formation

An exhibition of the achievements of the Sakai clan in the castle town of Konami Castle in Wakasa Province during the period of restoration. The commercial district, temple district, where the Japanese samurai resided, was divided into clear lines, and now it is a typical structure of a castle town during the Jiang Dynasty.

Starting point of Yao Kaido

Xiaoden is the starting point of the “Lightfish Road”. Comprehensive Wakasa Bay catchment of fish and fish in the country, and the city’s route to Kyoto. It is also an important trading route base for the construction and management of small cities, and a base for the expansion of the territory of the country.

Cultural Exhibition

Also known as “Seaside Nara”, Kowa Shrine of Narayutaji Temple. Since ancient times, it has been a major cultural gateway, and a place where Buddhist culture flourishes. A cultural collection of the Xiaodong Castle Town Exhibition was completed.

Xiao Deng Sangguan Character

Ryuji Kyoto

Ryuji Kyoto (1563-1609): A small castle builder, another father, Takashi Kyoto was a vassal of Chosei Asai. He also supported the Eastern Army in the Battle of Hara, while also supporting the Western Army in the Battle of Otsu Castle. He borrowed a small amount of merit, was a feudal lord of the Wakasa domain, had an area of 85,000 koku, and began construction and construction of a small castle.

Other wives and children (Kokoin) are Asai’s three sisters and Chu’s second sister; her sister is Yodo-dono Kazu’s younger sister (Hidetada Tokugawa’s legal wife) and was a famous family from Hitoshi.这桩这桩连织升了King极family political status.

Tadayoshi Sakai

Sakai Tadayoshi (1587-1662), the chief lord of the Koto domain, the first rank of worldly feudal lord, great samurai, and the third shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate: Tokugawa Ieyasu, Tokugawa Hidetada, and Tokugawa Iemitsu. In 1636, during the administrative management of the shogunate, he played a role in the administrative management of the other Jinshuu Taichoro.

The foundation of the feudal government was determined by the victory, and the development of Koba Castle and its surrounding castles was exhibited. In addition, major donations were made to the culture of other countries, encouragement of learning, and foundations were established for the construction of local schools. Konami Shrine has been worshiped by the local people since then.

Lord of the Sakai clan

The 15th head of the Sakai clan and the Konami clan. Each first-rank feudal lord capital city power Yu domain government’s decision and change exhibition, and the important education and harmony industry exhibition. During the period of change towards the end of the Edo period, Tadatsugu Sakai’s work was conducted by the shogunate as a high-level advisor to the shogunate’s administrative management.

Xiaodong City Culture and Quality Designated Protection

Fukui 县 designated historical monument

The site of the small castle in Wakasa Province is a Fukui castle designated as a historic site, and the important historical sites are protected. Special feature is the stone burial mound at the base of the castle tower, which is a rare cultural relic to be seen, and exhibits the fort construction techniques of the early Jiangzhou period.

Protection and utilization work

Protection and use of the site of Xiaoteng City, Jiliyu, Xiaoteng City. Works such as the construction of a stone wall in the current state and the installation of a message board for the protection of Tsukuki. In addition, there are also exhibits and materials for the exhibition of the history of the castle.

Research training

Archaeological research and literature research in the current state of the city. The details of the archaeological excavation work and the demonstration of the castle fort are the typical appearance of a Japanese castle town.

Okuhama Castle Transportation and Travel Information

Transportation method

Sitting fire car

  • Walk approximately 15 minutes from JR Okuhama Station
  • Departing from Oku Tomoe Station, drilling in the center of Oku Tomoe City, immediately available to Oku Tomoe Shrine (location of castle tower)

Running car

  • Departing from the Okuhama Exchange Road on the Wakasa Expressway, approximately 10 minutes by car.
  • Parking: Limited number of parking spaces around Okuhama Shrine

visit knowledge

You are free to visit the Okuhama Castle ruins, but please visit the Okuhama Shrine inside the castle tower. You can also visit the stone tombs at the castle tower on the side of the port, the stone tombs with a view of the sea, and the walls of the fortress in the sea.

Zhoukan Scenic Spot

  • Okuhama City Machino Station Asahiza: Understood Okuhamomachi historical and cultural place.
  • Wakasa Museum of History: A full-scale exhibition of the history of the Wakasa area.
  • Mountain Town: A traditional commercial street with scenic views.
  • Outer Gate: A representative scenic spot of Wakasa Bay.
  • Myotsuji Temple: An ancient temple with a national treasure, Seiden, and a three-story pagoda.

Travel time

It takes about 30 minutes to visit Xiaoba castle ruins in Germany, but it takes about 2-3 minutes to visit the castle town. The construction of the site of Xiaoba Castle and other scenic spots in Xiaoba City combined to create a beautiful landscape.

Konami Castle funding and research

Main historical materials

Comprehensive collection of important historical materials from Yokonami Castle Sokan (Konami Clan Records) and Japanese (Sakai Family Documents). Please understand that there is a small fee for the castle’s structure, local administrative management, and the castle town’s exhibition hall.

Landscape old photo piece

The castle fortifications of the Edo period were preserved in the early Meiji period, and the original appearance of the castle was preserved and disappeared. This is especially true of the appearance of the castle tower, where people have so much experience.

Archaeological excavation results

Recent archaeological excavations have shown the structure of the stone tomb, the scale of the castle river, and the layout of the castle town. Excavated ceramic tiles also provide important information about the prosperous Japanese lifestyle of the fort.

Historical meaning of Xiao Deng City

Wakasa country politics center

The castle was built and was the center of politics in Wakasa Province, and has existed for about 270 years. Its production area has the effect of holding the area as a control base, and since then the Kyoto family, the Sakai family, and other powerful feudal lords have resided there, and the importance of the capital has been realized.

The location of the coastal fortress

The history of coastal castle forts in Japan was relatively small. A water castle created by a group of people using the ocean water castle, with a unique distributed defense system. The unique feature of Japanese castle fort construction has been fully demonstrated.

Strategic points along the Sea of Japan

Since ancient times, Wakasa Bay has been an important port for maritime transportation, from the medieval period to the early modern period. Under the geographical background of the area, the construction of small military affairs is an important task.

Conclusion

Xiaodong Castle is one of the most interesting examples of the same name in Japan. Xiaotong Castle in Fukui Kouti City, since its construction in Zijing Takatsuki, the 15th generation of the Sakai family, Keiji, has been in charge for about 230 years, and has been the center of Wakasa Province.

The castle fort has multiple locations: the coastal fort, its unique geographical location; the history of the castle was exhibited, and the stonework techniques of the early Jiangzhou period were exhibited; Nowadays, the castle tower’s stone mound is still standing, and the small shrine on the ruins of the castle tower is still standing, and its historical meaning remains unchanged.

When I came here, I didn’t want to visit the castle’s fortress site, but I could still taste the castle town scenery and view the castle town, feel the rich history and culture of Wakasa country, and then go deeper into the history of the castle. The unique charm of a certain personal experience, the unique taste of experiencing the ocean and the history of the world.

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