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The best route to get here is via Yogaisan Castle. The trail is about a 30 minute walk past the end of Yogaisan Castle. It is a somewhat treacherous walk down a narrow ridge. There is no map nor trail. There are also bears around this mountain so you need to be careful. The site is quite interes

History

Kuma Castle was built for the defense of Yogaisan Castle, which was the castle built to defend the Takeda's home castle of Tsutsujigasaki and to be a refuge during times of siege. The castle was abandoned with the demise of the Takeda.

Field Notes

The best route to get here is via Yogaisan Castle. The trail is about a 30 minute walk past the end of Yogaisan Castle. It is a somewhat treacherous walk down a narrow ridge. There is no map nor trail. There are also bears around this mountain so you need to be careful. The site is quite interesting and fun in that it is a challenge but I can't recommend this castle to anyone unfamiliar with hiking Japanese mountains without trails or anyone hiking alone. Trekking pole, gloves, good hiking shoes and a bear bell are all required.

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Gallery

Main bailey stonework
Horikiri trench
Trail approaching the castle
Main bailey and stone wall remains
Horikiri trench
Horikiri trench
Horikiri trench
Horikiri trench
Bailey
Horikiri trench
Horikiri trench
Stone walls
Stone wall and embankment remains
Main bailey and stone wall remains
Horikiri trench
Horikiri trench
Horikiri trench
Very fresh looking bear scratches
Stone wall and embankment remains
Small side bailey
Bailey
Stepped baileys
series of trenches
Large vertical trench
Horikiri trench
Horikiri trench
Ridgeline
Hiking trail down.
Trail
Trail

Castle Profile
English Name	Kuma Castle
Japanese Name	熊城
Founder	Takeda Nobutora
Year Founded	1520
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features	stone walls
Visitor Information
Access	Kofu Sta. (Chou Main line), 20 min bus to Sekisuiji Onsen; hike 120 mins
Hours	mountain trails, open any time; hike there via Yogaisan Castle
Time Required	90 mins
Location	Kofu, Yamanashi Pref., Yamanashi Prefecture
Coordinates	35.70153, 138.60151
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Added to Jcastle	2017
Admin Year Visited	2017
Admin Visits	March 18, 2017

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 |History=Kuma Castle was built for the defense of Yogaisan Castle, which was the castle built to defend the Takeda's home castle of Tsutsujigasaki and to be a refuge during times of siege. The castle was abandoned with the demise of the Takeda.
 |Year Visited=2017
+|AddedJcastle=2017
 |Japanese Notes=熊城に訪れるに[[Yogaisan Castle|要害山城]]を通って行くのが一番わかりやすいでしょう。それにしても地図も登山道もないのでよく調べてから行ってください。要害山城から行くとずっと下り坂なのである意味歩きやすいけれど、ちょっと危険な箇所もあります。熊もいる地域なので気をつけてください。あまり道がない山を歩くのに慣れていない人にはお勧めできません。行くときは必ず杖、手袋、登山靴、熊鈴を持って行ってください。
 |Visits=March 18, 2017