Takada Castle Completion Guide: A historic fort built throughout the country, the residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu’s sixth child, and its charm
Is that Takada Castle?
Takada Castle is located in Niigata, Joetsu City, Honjo-cho, Nippon Castle Fortress. In 1614, the residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu’s sixth son, Matsudaira Tadateru, was established. Takada Castle has other names, such as `Same Castle'', Ishi Castle'', Roo City'' and Kaoyang Castle'', among which `Same Castle” is the name most familiar to local residents.
At present, the construction of Takada Castle, the construction of Takada Castle Park, and the designation of Niigata Castle Park. In 2017 (Heisei 29), Takada Castle was selected as one of the “Japan’s 100 Famous Castles (Continuation)”, and its history was accepted. The park has been occupied for about 50 years, and is the number one park in the center of Japan’s largest city.
Historical background of Takada Castle
Before the establishment of Eko Shogunate
Before the construction of Takada Castle, this area belonged to the United States of America, and was covered by many military forces. The influence of the Uesugi clan was the influence of the Uesugi clan after the Echigo period, and the Tokugawa family control system was adopted after the Ekwara era. Tokugawa Ieyasu understood that it was necessary to have the military power of the vassals in the northern part of the country, and to ensure the safety of the lord Maeda and the other side of the river.
National engineering construction
In 1614, Matsudaira Tadateru, the sixth child of Tokugawa Ieyasu no Sadamasa, became Etsuko. Tadasho’s wife, Ida Masamune’s daughter, Gorō-kei, was installed correctly, which is the reason for this.
The construction of Takada Castle was a nationwide project, and the driver was ranked 26th among the 13 feudal lords in the country. The process was completed on the eve of the Osaka Winter Battle, due to which the progress was rapid and the installation was completed in just four months. After the rapid construction of Takada Castle, the unique stone-free castle structure was completed.
Tadateru Matsudaira
Since Tadateru Matsudaira, he has been the lord of the Takada domain with a stipend of 750,000 koku, and the lord of Takada Castle, but the length of his reign is limited. In 1616, Tokugawa Ieyasu passed away, and Tadashiro attended a funeral and was buried in the grave (the place was destroyed), and the floods were poured into Asakusa, Italy. The influence of the Shogunate’s influence and influence was one of the reasons for the failure of the Shogunate.
Takada Castle’s owner and staff
After Tadateru was appointed, hereafter the owner of Takada Castle:
- Matsudaira Mitsunaga era: Afterwards, the lord of the Takada domain moved into Takada Castle, and received a stipend of 260,000 koku. During this period, the defense of the castle was strengthened.
- From the time of the government: Compiled《Takada Castle area and survey》, detailed record of the scale of Takada Castle at that time.
- Sakakibara clan era: During the long period of the Sakakibara clan, the Takada domain and its castle town were exhibited and donated.
During the Edo period, Takada Castle was an important location in the northern part of the Tokugawa shogunate.
Changes from Meiji to New Years
After the beginning of the Meiji period, Yuyu Castle was established and Takada Castle was destroyed. During the Meiji period, Takada Castle was used for construction, military construction, and construction of facilities within the castle. The three-layer pagoda was removed in 1870 (Meiji 3).
During the Showa era, the government used the Takada Castle ruins and the Shogun Opening Park. In 1969 (Showa 44), Takada Castle was designated as Niigata Castle, and its history was officially approved.
In 1993, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the founding of Joetsu City, Takada Castle’s three-story castle tower was completed and repaired. This time, the envoy to Takada Castle was reborn, and the work was completed as a tourist attraction.
In 2017, Takada Castle was selected as one of the “Japan’s 100 Famous Castles (续)”, and has become famous in Japan.
Features of Takada Castle
Distribution model
Takada Castle is a plain castle fort located above Bodhihara in Takada Plain. The castle tower is square, approximately 230 meters in length, four-circle ring, two-layer castle tower, three-layer castle tower on the south side and north-layer castle tower on the north side, forming a concentric circle-style layout.
The castle fort has a north-south distance of approximately 1 km, east and west distance of approximately 600 meters, and is surrounded by natural rivers such as Guan River and Qingtian River. Various water resource defense systems are unique to plains fortresses.
How many stones are there?
The most notable feature of Takada Castle is the extinct Awa stone tomb of the castle tower. The outer fort (围墙) owned by the city was originally a land quality castle fortress, and its history has been perfectly preserved.
The following theory explains the most probable cause of Takada Castle not being built:
- Construction time limit: Yuyu Osaka winter war role immediate general attack, fort demand short period of time, construction within four months, due to the construction of the stone tomb.
- Geographical quality problem: The stone burial ground in the Takada plains is very heavy due to the ground quality.
- Difficulty in obtaining materials: Combined stone materials are rare in the surrounding area, and the purchase time is long.
- Effectiveness of earthen embankments: Under the climatic and topographical conditions of the post-Vietnam region, earthen embankments have been found to be easy to cover, and have sufficient defensive function.
Various types of earth embankments and castle river construction defense systems can be observed at the time, as well as castle pond construction techniques and area-specific rational selection.
Unowned main castle tower 阁和三层angled tower
Takada Castle has yet to be built, but its main castle tower is the castle tower. In the modern era, the castle was built in the southwestern corner of the main castle, and the three-layered corner tower was built in the same way as Takada Castle in Chengdu. The function of the corner tower is similar to that of the main tower, and it has a bird’s-eye view of the entire city, and is also an important defensive fortress.
The main cause of lost construction is that the main cause of the main castle tower is the limited construction conditions at the time and the demand for rapid construction. However, the structure of the three-tiered corner tower is as impressive as the height of Takada Castle.
Takada Castle Three-storied Pagoda
Correction history
The existing three-storied pagoda of Takada Castle was repaired in 1993 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Joetsu City. Since it was abolished in 1870, it has been established for approximately 120 years.
During the repair work, it was confirmed that the proportion of the tower and body was changed during the period of the government, and the central record of Takada Castle was confirmed. “Honmaru Goten Gotsu Landscape” from the period of Mitsuhiro Matsudaira, originally published by Rikkyu Tadashi, as it looked like at Takada Castle during the Edo period.
Summary
The structure of the three-layer castle tower, each layer’s function is as follows:
- One layer and two layers: Exhibition room, history of Takada Castle, construction process, history of the castle town since its feudal owners. In addition, the exhibits include cultural artifacts excavated from antiquities, Japanese historical models, and a detailed history of Takada Castle.
- Three levels: Opening of the viewing platform, allowing for a bird’s-eye view of Takada Castle Park, and mountains such as Mt. Myoko in the distance from Joetsu City. Of course, during the season when the flowers are in full bloom, visitors are welcome to visit the lower park, where there are approximately 4,000 flowers and a magnificent view.
Visitor knowledge
Takada Castle’s three castle towers are opened. Please see the detailed information below:
- Point: 6-1 Honjocho, Joetsu City, Niigata (inside Takada Castle Park)
- Telephone: 025-524-3120
- Opening time: Normally from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (possible to adjust according to season)
- Closing day: Shuichi (the first day of the first year, the next day of the first year), New Year’s holiday
- Gate ticket: 200 yuan for adults, 100 yuan for junior high and elementary school students (company ticket available)
*Takada Castle Museum, previously visited Joetsu City Museum of History. Check out the latest news from Joetsu City official website.
Addition and modification
Existing legacy
Takada Castle still preserved today: Rare memories from the Edo period:
- Hijikata process: Completely preserved Hijikata process of the castle tower, two walls and three walls, and a replica of the castle fort when the mission was received.
- 护城川: The inner part of the inner castle river and the outer part of the outer castle river still exist. When the flowers are in full bloom in the summer, the scenery is particularly spectacular.
- 围墙细路：The castle tower, the two-layered and three-layered structure can be clearly seen, and the messenger can understand the doshin circle-style arrangement.
Archaeological excavation results
Since the 1980s, numerous archaeological excavations have been carried out at the Takada Castle ruins. The following achievements have been completed:
- Confirmed the location of the main wall of the main castle and the pillar cave.
- Household items such as pottery, tiles, metal products, etc.
- The journey to the Fortress of Aoming
- Detailed analysis of the progress of the construction technology
The results of this study were exhibited in the three towers, and the envoys were able to enter deeper into Takada Castle.
Open item
The construction of the Takada Castle Park was completed by Joetsu City. This comprehensively protects the earthworks, the river, the river, and the park’s walking path, and protects the historical scenery and tourist convenience.
Charm of Takada Castle Park
Japan’s Three Great Nights: Toshinoichi
Takada Castle Ruins Park is one of Japan’s three major night sceneries, and is one of the most famous national parks. Approximately 4,000 cherry blossom trees have been planted in the park, and the city is visited from early to mid-April every year.
During the cherry blossom season, about 3,000 lanterns were illuminated, and flowers were illuminated, and the water surface of the castle river was illuminated by a dream-like illusion. This scene is recognized as one of the “Japan’s 100 Greatest Winners”, attracting more than a million visitors every year.
The curtain descends at night, and the lights on the three-layer castle tower are reflected under the beautiful scenery.
Penghe point
The flower of the castle river is removed, and the flower of the Takada Castle Park is one of the most beautiful flowers. Approximately 190,000 flowers of this variety have been planted, and they bloom from mid-July to early August every year.
At this time, the “Joetsu cargo flower”, the Qingchen flight, the visitor came before the flower, the public garden, the heat, and the heat were extraordinary. Yuyu Hua opened in Qingcheng, construction started in the morning. A beautiful view of summer day at Takada Castle, which is representative of the beautiful scenery of Takada Castle.
Four Seasons Garden
The different appearance of Takada Castle Park in the four seasons:
- Spring season: The blooming of rose flowers, the variety of activity, the richness of the flowers, the natural beauty, the beauty and victory
- Summer: Flowers open, Man Walk Yu Onion Yu’s Green Run
- Autumn: Autumn leaves, insects, insects
- Winter: Mie Castle Tower in White Snow, Seishin Xiangwa
The reason is that Joetsu City is a snowy area, the winter scenery is more beautiful, the Mie Castle towers and the white snow are reflected, and the film lovers are very happy.
Bunkyo Castle Town
Branch Castle Bureau
Takada Castle is the center of the castle, and the castle has a number of seats distributed around it. At this time, the defense system of Takada Castle was established as a small castle, and at that time, the administration was centered within the castle. The main branches of the castle pond are listed below:
- Kasugayama Castle: The residence of the creator Uesugi Shinnobu, Kasugayama Castle was an important point after the construction of Takada Castle.
- Fukushima Castle: Before Takada Castle was built, Fukushima Castle was the residence of Matsudaira Tadateru; after Takada Castle was built, Fukushima Castle was an attached castle pond.
The Tokugawa family had a stronghold on the cooperation of the castles and ponds that were attached to it.
Castle town exhibition
The construction of Takada Castle was followed by the construction of a perfect castle town. Commercial District, Heji Temple District, Exhibition, Chengdu Beiguo Highway Top Station.
Castle town exhibition, business development exhibition. In particular, it is unique to Takada City, and the gangli-like passageway (gangi) has its origin, and is now one of the most distinctive features of the local castle town scenery. The distance is 16 km, making it the longest distance in Japan.
Transportation
Public transportation
- JR: Take JR Shinetsu Main Line, get off at Takada Station, walk approximately 20 minutes.
- Haji: From the Takada station, Izakuhiki Haji is at the Honmachi 4-chome station, about a 5-minute walk.
- Afterwards, the train jumps: I was sitting on the Myoko Haba Line, and I was at Takada Station, and the journey took about 20 minutes.
Selfishness
- Northern Expressway: Depart from Joetsu IC, approximately 10 minutes by car.
- Joshinetsu Expressway: From Joetsu Takada IC, approximately 15 minutes by car.
Car stop
There are several bus stops around Takada Castle Park. Under normal circumstances, there is a fee for stopping the car, but the season when the flowers are open, the demand for the car is more expensive, and the surrounding road association is less expensive, so the construction of the public transportation tool.
Nearby tourist attractions
Joetsu City Museum of History
The museum is located in the Takada Castle Park, and includes a complete history of the Joetsu area. Inside the hall, you can check out the exhibits at Takada Castle, visit the three-tiered castle tower, and take a deeper look into the castle.
Kasugayama Castle Ruins
Kasugayama Castle is the residence of Anobu Uesugi, about 20 minutes by car from Takada Castle. Takada Castle has been recognized as one of Japan’s 100 most famous castles, and has the history and history of the most famous castles in Japan.
Former Chief Official Residence
This Western-style building during the Meiji era has been designated as a nationally important cultural treasure. This is a rare reminder of the time when Takada Castle was constructed and the military was constructed.
Takada Castle’s cultural center
Re-selected Japan’s 100 Famous Castles
In 2017, Takada Castle was re-elected as one of Japan’s 100 most famous castles (ranked 130th). This selection is based on the following selections:
- The work goes through the national construction process, and has important historical significance.
- Unique stoneless construction
- Perfectly preserved Hijikata Engineering Wajo Castle River
- Works to represent the local history and culture, some important places
Seal of the “Japan’s 100 Best Castle Forts” series, which can be obtained from the three towers of Takada Castle.
Niigata 县 designated historical monument
Takada Castle was designated as Niigata Museum in 1969 and received legal protection. It is ensured that the past is preserved and used in a harmonious and rational manner.
I agree with local governments
The history and culture of Joetsu City’s local residents and the conquest of Takada Castle. Activities such as attendance meetings, flower festivals, etc., can be used to support the community’s concentration, promote citizen participation, and utilize traditional protection measures.
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Recommendation viewing time
- Bakuhan season (early April to mid-April): The best time to experience one of Japan’s three major night birches. However, the current position is prohibited.
- Hehuahua season (mid-July to early August): Before Qingcheng, the beautiful scenery of the blooming of flowers.
- Green Season (May): The number of visitors is small, and the weather is clear and refreshing.
- Red leaves season (late October to early November): Autumn color is beautiful, beautiful and beautiful.
Visitor
- Mie castle tower must be seen: Exhibits are rich, and you can deepen your understanding of Takada Castle.
- Wandering Hijikata construction: The Hijikata construction around the castle tower has a walking path, and you can feel the good ground when walking around the castle.
- Walking along the river: Walking along the river is a systematic and ideal way to defend the fort.
- Ching Chen’s tour：That’s the season of flowers blooming, and the construction of Qingchen’s past.您可以宁宁static氛围中的感历historical weight.
Travel time
- Visit the three-level pagoda: 30 minutes to 1 hour
- Sightseeing Park: 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Inclusion circumference design: 3 o’clock to half a day
Conclusion
Takada Castle is an important fort of historical significance, built by Tadateru Matsudaira, the sixth son of Ieyasu Yutokugawa, and is a nationwide construction project at this time. There are many winning characteristics, such as Hijikata’s unique castle river structure (unowned stone wall), the amazing speed of construction in four months, and the design strategy of Masamune.
At present, the Takada Castle Park Park will be opened outside, and after the renovation, the three-level castle tower will be constructed. It is one of Japan’s three major night-viewing locations, and is also a famous tourist destination.
Takada Castle is recognized as one of Japan’s top 100 famous castles, and also includes Niigata City’s history and preservation of its construction, as well as Joetsu City’s historical and cultural conquest, and its general history as a human rarity. This is the paradise for people who love history, and it is also the ideal for people who love nature and film lovers.