Complete guide to Ueno Castle (Italy Ueno Castle)
Is that Ueno Castle?
Ueno Castle (Ueno-jo) is a castle fortress in Marunouchi, Marunouchi, Japan, also known as Ika Ueno Castle or Hakuen Castle. It’s a ninja’s house, and the castle fort is a high-class stone castle with a beautiful castle tower that attracts many visitors.
The castle tower was designated on December 27, 1967 as a national cultural heritage site, and the existing castle tower was designated on March 18, 1985 as a tangible cultural asset of the city of Italy. The construction of Ueno Castle was approximately 184 years high on a mountain hill, on a plain of land, with an excellent geographical location, solid defense construction, and the construction style of the most beautiful fort in the early Jiang Dynasty.
History of Ueno Castle
Built by Tsutsui Tsutsuji (Tensho era)
The history of Ueno Castle was traced back to 1585 (Tensho 13). Tsutsui Yoshitsugu’s vassal, Hideyoshi, appointed Yamato Koriyama Castle to Italy. The castle was built on the plateau where Heiji Temple and Wadashuji Temple were located, and it was a contemporary castle fortress.
Tsutsui Yoshitsugu’s main castle, located in the eastern part of Yamagata, has been constructed with a three-story castle tower. During this period, Ueno Castle was a major military fortress, used by foreigners to gain power in the East, and had special features such as the Italian ninja rebellion. The castle town’s main castle town was originally built on the northern side of the castle town (currently known as 织田町), and the northern side has been in existence since ancient times.
Todo Takatora’s large-scale reconstruction (long period)
In 1608 (13th year of the reign), Todo Takatora, who was famous for his elaborate fort construction techniques, was appointed to Imabari training in Iyo Province, and then Ikuri Province and Ueno Castle continued to undergo large-scale reconstruction. At that time, Tokugawa Ieyasu’s vassals in Osaka were in charge of guarding the area, and Todo Takatora’s large-scale reconstruction of Ueno Castle was carried out, and the mission was established to monitor the Western Osaka Castle’s outposts.
In 1611 (16th year of the reign), Tōdō Takatora began a large-scale construction process, which included defense on the west side, and completed construction of a Taishi Mound with a total cost of 30 US meters. This stone tomb is one of the best stone tombs in Japan, and is currently the most popular scenic spot in Ueno Castle.
In addition, the five-tiered castle tower was built by Hiroyuki Takako, but in 1612, the castle tower was completed by the generals as soon as the wind was introduced. After the war of Osaka, the vassals were overthrown, the castle tower was occupied by Aya Mino, and the base remained in existence during the Edo period.
Residence of the Todo family
Jinkan Tenshu Akiyuki was built, Ueno Castle was built, and the residence of the Todo family, at the end of the Edo period. The Todo family is a feudal lord with a total of 320,000 koku of land, created and managed by the Todo family, and is the centrally managed area of Nojo. Exhibition of major northerners in the castle town, Chengdu’s prosperous commercial and Japanese culture center.
Meiji era and new era and heavy construction of castle towers
After the Meiji period and the beginning of the Meiji period, Shita Castle Fortress was established, and Ueno Castle was unexceptional. However, the major achievements such as the castle river and the castle were preserved, and the castle gate was also opened.
In 1935 (Showa 10), the local representative, Katsu Kawasaki, who was a staff member of the Imperial Palace, invested money and built a three-story wooden structure for the castle tower. This is a collection of historical works that are not based on the original castle tower, and are produced by the Italian Cultural Industry Association (currently a public interest corporation). As you can see here, it is still a rare construction, and the unique warm climate of the wooden construction, which is suitable for the country and time, is deeply appreciated by the people.
Ueno castle defense construction
Clothing Bureau
Ueno Castle is a flat fort with a hilly topography that makes good use of the area. The main castle (honmaru) is located in the center, the surrounding area is surrounded by the second and third outer forts, and the castle is covered with a densely defended stone wall.
Todo Takatora completed the construction of Ueno Castle, completed defensive construction, and was able to defend himself to the west, and attack in the direction of Osaka. On the west side of the main city, there is a stone tomb approximately 30 meters high, which is shocking to those who come.
Japan’s most famous person, Kazunoichi Takaishi
Takaishi 墙 This is part of Ueno Castle. The stone tomb built by Todo-do Takatora has a height of about 30 meters, and is one of the highest stone tombs in Japan in the series of stone tombs in Osaka Castle.
This road’s stone tombs have a famous “inner bush clover” construction technique, and the size of the large stone is increased and the strength is increased. Near the vertical, the stone wall of the land was not invaded by the envoy, and the elephants conquered the Todo family’s death and prestige.
The envoy is now in heaven, the stone tomb of the seat of high altitude is still perfectly preserved, looking downwards, and the scenery is beautiful. Specially, it is a castle on the west side, it is not possible to see the castle river within the castle, and the castle is magnificent enough to be visited by visitors. However, the Yuyu area is not available, so please be careful when visiting.
Castle Tower Motozawa Castle Gate
The base of the castle tower was located on the east side of the main tower, and the castle tower was built in 1935. After heavy construction, the castle tower was made of wood, and the outer wall was made of beautiful white clay.
The interior of the castle tower consists of three layers, each layer of which has a capital attached to it, as well as Todo’s family’s weapons and other items. Among them, the most popular and interesting weapon is the Tang-style headband (东 Gan颏盔), which is a comprehensive Todo family generation companion.
Comprehensive Yokoyama Dictionary, 46th famous domestic painter’s colored paper. If you want to see a panoramic view of the castle town of Italy, you can see Hikori in the clear sky, and you can see it in the distance of Mt.
Ueno Castle Ryoten
Yusuke’s Stone Tomb
A tour of Ueno Castle, the stone tomb of Yuya on the west side was completely unobservable. Separately, the castle river is about 30 meters high, and the stone wall is 30 meters high. Achieving a true sense of cutting ground using the high-level skills of Todo, the great master of fort construction.
You can look down at the stone tomb, and you can look down at the castle tower from above. Sorry for the inconvenience, some areas may not be available, please be careful when working. The bird’s-eye view of the stone tomb, the ability to experience the true cutting of the ground, and the altitude of the stone tomb, which is a first-order experience.
Exhibits inside the Juken Castle Tower
A three-layered wooden structure with a chain attached to the inside of the castle tower. Among them, the Todo family generation companion, Tang-style headpiece, and its unique design and exquisite Japanese craftsmanship, especially attracting attention.
Every layer of the city is displayed, and from the time of the war to the time of the river and the time of the war, the Japanese weapon was used, and the life of the samurai at the time was understood. The peculiarity of wood construction is that the sound of the building and the appearance of people are lost; the sound of the building ladder and the warm feeling of wood, and the time when the world was transformed.
Part-time view and book method
The castle tower is the most beautiful part of Ueno Castle. A 46-color paper with celestial flower veneer and works by famous Japanese painters from the Showa era, including works by Daikan Yokoyama and Yasuharu Ogawa Izumi Yamaguchi. This is a collection of works by Atsushi Kawasaki during the period of heavy construction of castle towers, commissioned by famous artists from all over the world, and published by the authors.
360 degree views of the castle town in every direction. The north side has a prosperous urban scenery, the south side has a rice field scenery like the Yia Basin, and the east side has a beautiful scenery of Linglu Mountains.
Production Italian Culture Industry Center
Currently, the Ueno Castle Castle Tower is managed by a public interest corporation called the Italian Culture and Industry Association, also known as the “Italian Culture and Industry Center.” Inside the castle tower, there were weapons on display outside the armor, various kinds of items related to the history and culture of Italy were added, and it was the cultural center of the region.
Castle view point
Inside Ueno Park, where Ueno Castle is located, outside the castle tower, there are many other scenic spots to see. Walking through the walls of the main castle, the stone wall of the Japanese castle river, the imaginary castle with its ancient brilliance, and the unforgettable charm.
In spring heaven, this is a famous victory place, and there are about 400 cherry blossoms and cherry blossoms. Rose flowers, the castle tower and the stone wall are reflected in each other, and the beauty of the structure is beautiful to look at, attracting a lot of visitors. Autumn sky, red leaves, beautiful scenery, and various scenery of the four seasons.
Ueno Castle and Ninja Series
The name of the ninja village is Ninja Village, and Ueno Joya is a deep source of ninja possession. Tsutsui Tsutsui’s construction of Ueno Castle was the right purpose to prevent the rebellion of Italian ninjas.
In 1581, the Tensho Ikano War broke out after the reign of Nobunaga Ida, and after this, the Ika area was in a state of unrest. The construction of Ueno Castle by Tsutsui Yoshitsugu has seen its own eastern might, and its unique ninja behavior.
At the same time, during the period of Todo Takatora, an Italian ninja who was a member of the Todo family, was working on collecting information on the affairs of the Tokugawa shogunate. The ninja’s residence is currently on hold at Ueno Castle, and is currently open to the public as an Italian Ninja Museum. Visit Ueno Castle and the museum’s museum director, Yusuke, to get a deeper understanding of the history of Italy.
Current status of Ueno Castle
Cultural goods designation and preservation status
Ueno Castle Site was designated as a national historical monument on December 27, 1967. The stone tombs, the castle river, and other monuments are perfectly preserved, and the appearance of a castle fort during the Edo era is now on display.
After heavy construction, the castle tower was designated as a tangible cultural asset in Italy on March 18, 1985. The construction of the wood structure was completed in a timely manner, and the equipment was regularly repaired, however, it is still in perfect condition and has been well-received by customers.
Management of Yuichi Cultural Industry Association
Management of the Ueno Castle Castle Tower and Cultural Industry Association. If you don’t have any cooperation with the castle tower, please give us the power to promote culture and travel in the Italian region, and organize various activities.
The exhibits inside the castle tower are updated regularly, and the exhibits include items from the Yotodo family, including Japanese and Japanese historical materials. A special exhibition of seasonal characteristics.
Rongji “Japan’s 100 Famous Castles” title
Ueno Castle (Italian Ueno Castle) was selected as one of Japan’s 100 most famous castles by the Japan Castle Association (47th place). This is a tribute to Ueno Castle’s historic history, Japanese construction characteristics, and the selection of envoys who loved the castle’s entrance.
Seal of “Japan’s 100 famous castles”. As you can see, the Japanese 100 famous castles will be participating in the activities, and the work will definitely be held in Ueno Castle!
Traffic information
Fire car
The closest train station to Ueno Castle is the Ueno City Station.
- Departing from Osaka: JR Osaka Station → JR Shin-Osaka Station → Kintetsu Osaka Nunpa Station → Kinteki Osaka Line to Ikajinbe Station → Transfer to Igaokado to Ueno City Station (approximately 2 hours)
- Departing from Nagoya: JR Nagoya Station → JR Kannishi Main Line to Italy Ueno Station → Transfer to Italy Ueno City Station (approximately) 1:30 p.m.), Kinteki Nagoya Station → Kintetsu Osaka Line to Ikajinbe Station → Transfer to Igaie Expressway to Ueno City Station
- Departure from Kyoto: Kinteki Kyoto Station → Kinteki Kyoto Line/Kashihara Line to Yamato Yagi Station → Kinteki Osaka Line to Ikajinbe Station → Transfer to Igaron Road to Ueno City Station (approximately 2 hours)
The journey from Ueno City to Ueno Castle (Ueno Park) takes approximately 8 minutes. After leaving the station, drive in the northwest direction, and you can immediately reach the Ueno Park entrance.
Self-drive route
As for the way to go, the following route is convenient:
- Meihan Expressway: From the “Nakamo IC” or “Ueno IC” exit, it takes about 10 minutes.
- Shin-Meishin Expressway: From the “Konan IC” exit, take National Route 25 for approximately 30 minutes.
Ueno Park has a municipal parking lot. However, during the blooming period and the end of the Long Dynasty period, there was a parking lot available, so the public transportation tools were built.
Open time gate vote
Opening time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (last entry time is 4:45 pm)
Closed days: December 29th to 31st
Gate vote (2024):
- Adults (high school and junior high school students and above): 600 yen
- Children (elementary school students and junior high school students): 300 yen
- Group membership (more than 30 people)
*If you have any changes, please check the latest information from the official website.
Nearby tourist attractions
Ike-ryu Ninja Museum
Ike-ryu Ninja Museum is located in Ueno Park, Ueno Castle, and is a hot tourist attraction. Inside the ninja hall, you can enjoy a Japanese ninja performance with sophisticated machinery and equipment. A large number of exhibits featuring the history and techniques of Japanese ninjas have been exhibited at the museum.
Haikuden
The Haiku Hall is located in Ueno Park and was built in 1942 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the death of Matsuo Basho. Its unique design highlights Basho’s travel clothing, which is specially written by Qicheng, and has been designated as a nationally important cultural item.
Jijiri
Features: Exhibition of the Japanese Oni Phantom Car (flower car) used during the Ueno Tenjin Festival. The Ueno Tenjin Festival is held in October every year, designated as a nationally important non-trivial folk culture, and has been celebrated all year round since then.
Manwalk Italy
An old-fashioned streetscape of Ueno Castle’s castle town. Walking along the forest road of old Japanese samurai residences and commercial residences, you can feel the atmosphere of the Edo period. Local specialties such as Italian beef, Italian pottery, etc. are available in this area.
Ueno Castle tour information
Travel time
Please take a closer look at the exhibits inside the castle tower, and take a short tour of Ueno Castle. As a comprehensive guide to walking through the park, it takes 1 hour to 30 minutes to 2 hours. As you can see, the Italian Ninja Museum and other scenic spots are nearby, and the construction lasted half an hour.
Recommended spot
Below are the recommended points for Ueno Castle:
- High stone tomb on the west side: A stone tomb with a view of the river bank in the inner part of the city. Qingcheng, when the sun shines behind the light, the scenery is especially beautiful.
- From the castle tower to the main castle tower: This is a classical observation point, which can be reached at the same time as the castle tower.
- View of the Castle Tower: Spectacular panoramic view of the castle town, Heshuhakuen Mountains, from where you can enjoy the castle town.
- The castle tower gate in the season of maple flowers: The tower gate and the castle tower are illuminated by the contrast of the maple flowers, and the scenery is spectacular.
How to explore each season
- Spring season (late March to early April): A well-known garden with approximately 400 oak trees. Mitsuhide is the light of the night meeting.
- Summer (July-August): The park environment is suitable for green grass, and the environment is suitable. The view of the castle tower is also beautiful.
- Autumn (November): Autumn leaves are beautiful, the castle tower has red leaves, and the red leaves are compatible with each other. Participated in Ueno Tenjin Festival (October).
- Winter season (December to February): Fewer visitors, more leisurely walks. The lost man in the castle tower of Snow White.
Notes
- Some areas of the high-level stone burial mound are missing, so please be careful.
- The inside of the castle tower is equipped with Japanese sandals, which are suitable for wearing clothes.
- The castle tower is equipped with light lights, however, it is not used, and it is an exhibition item.
- In the summer, the sun shines brightly, and the hat is protected against frost.
Summary
Ueno Castle (Ika Ueno Castle) is a castle fort built by Hiroya, one of Japan’s best stone forts, built by the master who built the fort, Todou Totora, and its wooden castle tower was built during the Showa era. Ueno Castle is located in Ueno Marunouchi, Italy City, Mie Prefecture, and is an important historical fort with one seat, and a designated national historical fort.
Approximately 30 meters high stone fort construction technology has been fully developed. A panoramic view of Italy’s castle town from above. One great highlight is the celestial flower board decoration, which includes 46 works by famous authors, including a large selection of Yokoyama’s paintings.
Ueno Castle is the center of the Ninja world in Italy, and the surrounding scenery includes the Italian Ninja Museum and Japanese Haiku Hall, allowing you to delve deeper into the historical and Japanese culture of Italy. The castle fortress of Hiroza Koya has also been recognized as one of Japan’s 100 most famous castles.
The scenery of Ueno Castle in each of the four seasons is different: the blooming of spring flowers, the growth of green trees in summer, the red leaves of autumn, the calmness of winter sky, and the beauty of winter. Reminiscences of the stay at Ueno Castle, the historical peak of Japanese fort construction technology during the war.
