Itabashi Castle

The castle grounds today are the Chomyoji Temple and an elementary school. In front of the school (behind the gate) is a proper stone pillar and sign for the castle but I could not get in and didn't want to look like some weird creep leaning over the fence taking pictures of a school in session!

History

Itabashi Castle was supposedly the home and castle of the Itabashi Clan, another retainer or branch of the Toshima Clan. It was likely abandoned when the Toshima were defeated by Ota Dokan.

Field Notes

The castle grounds today are the Chomyoji Temple and an elementary school. In front of the school (behind the gate) is a proper stone pillar and sign for the castle but I could not get in and didn't want to look like some weird creep leaning over the fence taking pictures of a school in session!

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Castle Profile
English Name	Itabashi Castle
Japanese Name	板橋城
Founder	Itabashi Clan
Year Founded	unknown
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Tokiwadai Sta. (Tobu Tojo Line); 10 mins walk
Hours	Temple grounds
Time Required	10 mins
URL	Castle Website
Location	Tokyo, Tokyo
Coordinates	35.75526, 139.68664
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2022
Contributor	Eric
Admin Year Visited	2021
Admin Visits	Dec 27, 2021
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