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|Access=Tatebayashi Sta. (Tobu Isezaki Line), 10 min. walk.
|Access=Tatebayashi Sta. (Tobu Isezaki Line), 10 min. walk.
|Visitor Information=Park open any time
|Visitor Information=Park open any time
|Time Required=30 mins
|Time Required=30 mins (castle only)
|Website=http://www.city.tatebayashi.gunma.jp/kanko/history_culture/tatebayashi_jo_mon.html
|Website=http://www.city.tatebayashi.gunma.jp/kanko/history_culture/tatebayashi_jo_mon.html
|City=Tatebayashi
|City=Tatebayashi
|Prefecture=Gunma Prefecture
|Prefecture=Gunma Prefecture
|Notes=Besides the reconstructed castle gate (1983), there is not much to see of the castle itself. There are only a few signs around the original castle grounds pointing out locations of gates and baileys. There is also more recently reconstructed castle town gate and 2 original samurai residences. Combined together Tatebayashi makes an interesting 2 hours visit if you are on the area.  The castle diorama seen in some of the photos below is in a wing off the library near the Dobashimon Gate. There are other artifacts here too but you you can only take photos of the diorama.
|Notes=Besides the reconstructed castle gate (1983), there is not much to see of the castle itself. There are only a few signs around the original castle grounds pointing out locations of gates and baileys. There also 2 original samurai residences and a large Nagayamon gate moved here from a wealth farmstead. Combined together Tatebayashi makes an interesting visit if you are on the area.  The castle diorama seen in some of the photos below is in a wing off the library near the Dobashimon Gate. There are other artifacts here too but you you can only take photos of the diorama.
|History=It is not well understood exactly when or by whom Tatebayashi castle was constructed. The most likely sources place it around the 1550's but some legends go back to the 1470's. During this earliest time, the castle was also controlled by the Nagao and the Hojo until Tokugawa Ieyasu took control of Kanto in 1590 and placed Sakakibara Yasumasa in control.
|History=It is not well understood exactly when or by whom Tatebayashi castle was constructed. The earliest record of the castle is from 1471 when the castle was attacked by the Uesugi. During this earliest time, the castle was also controlled by the Nagao and the Hojo until Tokugawa Ieyasu took control of Kanto in 1590. In the Siege of Odawara, the castle was taken by Ishida Mitsunari.
Tatebayashi Castle was valued for its ability to control the Tonegawa River area and was the home of the top controlling families of the Tokugawa government until it was abandoned. In 1874, a fire destroyed more than half of the castle buildings. The fifth Shogun, Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, was also the lord of Tatebayashi Castle from 1661-1680 although he actually resided in Edo (Tokyo) throughout.
 
After 1590, Tokugawa placed Sakakibara Yasumasa in control. Sakakibara rebuilt the castle and developed the castle town. After the Sakakibara were reassigned, the castle was the home of the top controlling families of the Tokugawa government until it was abandoned. In 1874, a fire destroyed more than half of the castle buildings. The fifth Shogun, Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, was also the lord of Tatebayashi Castle from 1661-1680 although he actually resided in Edo (Tokyo) throughout.
|Year Visited=2007, 2018
|Year Visited=2007, 2018
|AddedJcastle=2007
|AddedJcastle=2007

Revision as of 15:46, 7 October 2018

Besides the reconstructed castle gate (1983), there is not much to see of the castle itself. There are only a few signs around the original castle grounds pointing out locations of gates and baileys. There also 2 original samurai residences and a large Nagayamon gate moved here from a wealth farmste

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History

It is not well understood exactly when or by whom Tatebayashi castle was constructed. The earliest record of the castle is from 1471 when the castle was attacked by the Uesugi. During this earliest time, the castle was also controlled by the Nagao and the Hojo until Tokugawa Ieyasu took control of Kanto in 1590. In the Siege of Odawara, the castle was taken by Ishida Mitsunari.

After 1590, Tokugawa placed Sakakibara Yasumasa in control. Sakakibara rebuilt the castle and developed the castle town. After the Sakakibara were reassigned, the castle was the home of the top controlling families of the Tokugawa government until it was abandoned. In 1874, a fire destroyed more than half of the castle buildings. The fifth Shogun, Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, was also the lord of Tatebayashi Castle from 1661-1680 although he actually resided in Edo (Tokyo) throughout.


Field Notes

Besides the reconstructed castle gate (1983), there is not much to see of the castle itself. There are only a few signs around the original castle grounds pointing out locations of gates and baileys. There also 2 original samurai residences and a large Nagayamon gate moved here from a wealth farmstead. Combined together Tatebayashi makes an interesting visit if you are on the area. The castle diorama seen in some of the photos below is in a wing off the library near the Dobashimon Gate. There are other artifacts here too but you you can only take photos of the diorama.


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Gallery
  • Dobashimon Gate
  • Dobashimon Gate
  • Dobashimon Gate
  • Dobashimon Gate
  • Dobashimon Gate
  • Wall of the Dobashimon Gate
  • Wall of the Dobashimon Gate
  • Dobashimon Gate and embankment of the Third Bailey
  • Third Bailey
  • Third Bailey and embankment
  • Embankment of the Third Bailey
  • Embankment of the Third Bailey
  • Embankment of the Third Bailey
  • Embankment of the Third Bailey
  • Ninomaru Bailey
  • Honmaru embankment
  • Honmaru water moat remains
  • Hachimangu Shrine
  • Site of the Senkan Gate
  • Site of the Senkan Gate
  • Castle diorama (Sannomaru Bailey)
  • Castle diorama (Dobashimon Gate)
  • Diorama (Ninomaru Bailey)
  • Diorama
  • Stones from the original castle walls
  • Castle ruins marker
  • Nagayamon Gate from a wealthy farmstead
  • Nagayamon Gate
  • Nagayamon Gate
  • Nagayamon Gate
  • Nagayamon Gate
  • Map


Castle Profile
English Name Tatebayashi Castle
Japanese Name 館林城
Alternate Names Obiki-jo
Founder Akai Terumitsu
Year Founded mid 1500's
Castle Type Flatland
Castle Condition No main keep but other buildings
Historical Period Edo Period
Features gates, samurai homes, walls
Visitor Information
Access Tatebayashi Sta. (Tobu Isezaki Line), 10 min. walk.
Hours Park open any time
Time Required 30 mins (castle only)
URL Castle Website
Location Tatebayashi, Gunma Prefecture
Coordinates 36.24557, 139.54001
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Admin
Added to Jcastle 2007
Admin Year Visited 2007, 2018
Admin Visits June 30, 2007; Sept. 16, 2018
Nearby Samurai Homes

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Buyokan

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Tayama Katai Residence
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