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{{Castle
|English Name=
|English Name=Takane Castle
|Japanese Name=高根城
|Romaji Name=Takane-jo
|Alternate Names=Kuzugo-jo
|Founder=Okuyama clan
|Year Founded=around 1414
|Castle Type=Mountaintop
|Castle Condition=No main keep but other buildings
|Designations=Local Historic Site
|Historical Period=Pre Edo Period
|Year Reconstructed=1999
|Features=gates, turrets, trenches, walls
|Access=Mukaichiba Sta. (Iida Line); 30 min walk
|Website=http://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/square/intro/bunkazai/shitei/misakubo/misakubo/takane.html
|City=Hamamatsu
|Prefecture=Shizuoka Prefecture
|Notes=There are only 9 trains per day out of Toyohashi that go to Mukaichiba Station so plan accordingly. This is a fantastic reconstruction of a Sengoku Period mountaintop castle. There are very few such reconstructions so it is highly recommended for any castles fans, especially if you're interested in this kind of early period castle.
|History=Takane Castle was built by the local rulers, the Okuyama clan, in 1414. The Okuyama made it their main castle as their family gained power in the region and ruled until 1570 when it was taken over by the Takeda. It was one of the focal points for Takeda Shingen to secure the Totomi area. It was also an important location to control transportation as it watches over 2 important roads. The castle was abandoned after Tokugawa Ieyasu took control of the area away from the Takeda.


 
The excavation and reconstruction of this site has been one of the most important studies of Sengoku Period mountaintop castles conducted. It revealed the nearly complete layout of the castle as well as the paths through it. It was reconstructed from 1994-1999. Takane Castle is a bit difficult to get to, but well worth the trip for any castle fan.
 
|Year Visited=2009
 
|AddedJcastle=2009
Takane Castle
|Visits=October 16, 2009
|Japanese Name=
|GPSLocation=35.14965, 137.8673
高根城
|Contributor=Eric
|Romaji Name=
Takane-jo
|Alternate Names=
Kuzugo-jo
|Founder=
Okuyama clan
|Year Founded=
around 1414
|Castle Type=
Mountaintop
|Castle Condition=
No main keep but other buildings
|Designations=
Local Historic Site
|Historical Period=
Pre Edo Period
|Main Keep Structure=
 
|Year Reconstructed=
1999
|Artifacts=
 
 
|Features=
 
|Access=
 
Mukaichiba Sta. (Iida Line); 30 min walk
 
|Visitor Information=
 
 
|Time Required=
 
|City=
Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Pref.
|Prefecture=
Shizuoka Prefecture
|Notes=
 
 
There are only 9 trains per day out of Toyohashi that go to Mukaichiba Station so plan accordingly. This is a fantastic reconstruction of a Sengoku Period mountaintop castle. There are very few such reconstructions so it is highly recommended for any castles fans, especially if you're interested in this kind of early period castle. Also refer to <a href="http://www.jcastle.info/castle/profile/115-Arato-Castle">Arato Castle</a> for a similar mountaintop castle.
 
 
|History=
 
 
<p>Takane Castle was built by the local rulers, the Okuyama clan, in 1414. The Okuyama made it their main castle as their family gained power in the region and ruled until 1570 when it was taken over by the Takeda. It was one of the focal points for Takeda Shingen to secure the Totomi area. It was also an important location to control transportation as it watches over 2 important roads. The castle was abandoned after Tokugawa Ieyasu took control of the area away from the Takeda.</p> <p>The excavation and reconstruction of this site has been one of the most important studies of Sengoku Period mountaintop castles conducted. It revealed the nearly complete layout of the castle as well as the paths through it. It was reconstructed from 1994-1999. Takane Castle is a bit difficult to get to, but well worth the trip for any castle fan.</p>
 
 
|Visits=
October 16, 2009
|Japanese Notes=
 
 
|Year Visited=
2009
|Website=
 
 
http://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/square/intro/bunkazai/shitei/misakubo/misakubo/takane.html
 
 
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3.25
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402
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35.154068,137.869455
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254
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148
|kamon=
okuyama.jpg
|kamonFam=
Okuyama
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Latest revision as of 10:14, 15 December 2024

There are only 9 trains per day out of Toyohashi that go to Mukaichiba Station so plan accordingly. This is a fantastic reconstruction of a Sengoku Period mountaintop castle. There are very few such reconstructions so it is highly recommended for any castles fans, especially if you're interested in

Takane8.jpg

History

Takane Castle was built by the local rulers, the Okuyama clan, in 1414. The Okuyama made it their main castle as their family gained power in the region and ruled until 1570 when it was taken over by the Takeda. It was one of the focal points for Takeda Shingen to secure the Totomi area. It was also an important location to control transportation as it watches over 2 important roads. The castle was abandoned after Tokugawa Ieyasu took control of the area away from the Takeda.

The excavation and reconstruction of this site has been one of the most important studies of Sengoku Period mountaintop castles conducted. It revealed the nearly complete layout of the castle as well as the paths through it. It was reconstructed from 1994-1999. Takane Castle is a bit difficult to get to, but well worth the trip for any castle fan.


Field Notes

There are only 9 trains per day out of Toyohashi that go to Mukaichiba Station so plan accordingly. This is a fantastic reconstruction of a Sengoku Period mountaintop castle. There are very few such reconstructions so it is highly recommended for any castles fans, especially if you're interested in this kind of early period castle.


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Gallery
  • Takane8.jpg
  • honkuruwa bailey and seiroyagura tower
  • seiroyagura, storehouse and walls
  • seiroyagura, walls and view of the valley
  • gate and baileys
  • second and third baileys.
  • horikiri
  • baileys, nice view
  • double horikiri and baileys
  • inside the bailey
  • baileys, mountaintop
  • gate and baileys
  • view from the main gate
  • map
  • Takane2.jpg


Castle Profile
English Name Takane Castle
Japanese Name 高根城
Alternate Names Kuzugo-jo
Founder Okuyama clan
Year Founded around 1414
Castle Type Mountaintop
Castle Condition No main keep but other buildings
Designations Local Historic Site
Historical Period Pre Edo Period
Year Reconstructed 1999
Features gates, turrets, trenches, walls
Visitor Information
Access Mukaichiba Sta. (Iida Line); 30 min walk
Hours
Time Required
URL Castle Website
Location Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture
Coordinates 35.14965, 137.8673
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Admin
Added to Jcastle 2009
Contributor Eric
Admin Year Visited 2009
Admin Visits October 16, 2009


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