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{{Castle | {{Castle | ||
|English Name=Hannyaji Castle | |English Name=Hannyaji Castle | ||
|Japanese Name= | |Japanese Name=般若寺城 | ||
|Romaji Name= | |Romaji Name=Hannyaji-jo | ||
|Alternate Names=Sasayama Toride | |Alternate Names=Sasayama Toride | ||
|Founder=Akechi Mitsuhide | |Founder=Akechi Mitsuhide | ||
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|Historical Period=Pre Edo Period | |Historical Period=Pre Edo Period | ||
|Features=trenches | |Features=trenches | ||
|Access=Sasayamaguchi Station, bus, walk | |||
|Visitor Information=Mountain trails, see field notes for details | |Visitor Information=Mountain trails, see field notes for details | ||
|Time Required=30 mins | |Time Required=30 mins | ||
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Access is unclear. A newer sign in front of the temple at the base of the mountain includes a note on the left that says “no admittance without reservation,” but another blogger reported that this applies to the temple, not the castle ruins. Still, there’s no official trail to the top. To reach the site, you either have to go through the temple grounds or enter via a roped-off, abandoned preschool looking place(?). I chose the latter and simply picked a spot that looked climbable, then scrambled my way uphill. | Access is unclear. A newer sign in front of the temple at the base of the mountain includes a note on the left that says “no admittance without reservation,” but another blogger reported that this applies to the temple, not the castle ruins. Still, there’s no official trail to the top. To reach the site, you either have to go through the temple grounds or enter via a roped-off, abandoned preschool looking place(?). I chose the latter and simply picked a spot that looked climbable, then scrambled my way uphill. | ||
Although the site is mostly overgrown, there is some evidence of cutting | Although the site is mostly overgrown, there is some evidence of cutting trees near the promontory, which opens up the view toward [[Yakami Castle]]. It’s a great spot to stand and imagine yourself as Akechi Mitsuhide, gazing across the valley and strategizing your ultimate siege against the Hatano's significantly more formidable mountaintop stronghold. | ||
|History=When Akechi Mitsuhide launched his second campaign into the Tanba-Sasayama valley in 1578, he established his main encampment atop this mountain behind Hannyaji Temple. The site offered a commanding view of [[Yakami Castle]], making it an ideal location for directing the siege. The nearby river formed a natural barrier and its proximity to supply lines through Sonobe and Kameoka logistical support for a prolonged siege. | |||
There is no bus that conveniently stops right in front of the castle. You can take one of the local busses that gets near and walk 2-3km or rent a bicycle from the Tourist Information Center near [[Sasayama Castle]] and cycle the 5km here. | |||
|History=When Akechi Mitsuhide launched his second campaign into the Tanba-Sasayama valley in 1578, he established his main encampment atop this mountain behind Hannyaji Temple. The site offered a commanding view of [[Yakami Castle]], making it an ideal location for directing the siege. The nearby river formed a natural barrier and its proximity to supply lines through Sonobe and Kameoka provided logistical support for a prolonged siege. | |||
|Year Visited=2024 | |Year Visited=2024 | ||
|AddedJcastle=2025 | |AddedJcastle=2025 | ||
Latest revision as of 12:54, 24 May 2025
This site is completely overgrown and difficult to explore. There should be three baileys with trenches and a clear view of Yakami Castle. I’ve seen old photos of the site from when it was much better maintained. There used to be a sign and wooden steps along a clearly marked trail. I actually f
History
When Akechi Mitsuhide launched his second campaign into the Tanba-Sasayama valley in 1578, he established his main encampment atop this mountain behind Hannyaji Temple. The site offered a commanding view of Yakami Castle, making it an ideal location for directing the siege. The nearby river formed a natural barrier and its proximity to supply lines through Sonobe and Kameoka provided logistical support for a prolonged siege.
Field Notes
This site is completely overgrown and difficult to explore. There should be three baileys with trenches and a clear view of Yakami Castle. I’ve seen old photos of the site from when it was much better maintained. There used to be a sign and wooden steps along a clearly marked trail. I actually found the ruins of those steps, rather, I tripped over the old wooden beams while climbing through the weeds.
Access is unclear. A newer sign in front of the temple at the base of the mountain includes a note on the left that says “no admittance without reservation,” but another blogger reported that this applies to the temple, not the castle ruins. Still, there’s no official trail to the top. To reach the site, you either have to go through the temple grounds or enter via a roped-off, abandoned preschool looking place(?). I chose the latter and simply picked a spot that looked climbable, then scrambled my way uphill.
Although the site is mostly overgrown, there is some evidence of cutting trees near the promontory, which opens up the view toward Yakami Castle. It’s a great spot to stand and imagine yourself as Akechi Mitsuhide, gazing across the valley and strategizing your ultimate siege against the Hatano's significantly more formidable mountaintop stronghold.
There is no bus that conveniently stops right in front of the castle. You can take one of the local busses that gets near and walk 2-3km or rent a bicycle from the Tourist Information Center near Sasayama Castle and cycle the 5km here.
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Hannyaji Castle |
| Japanese Name | 般若寺城 |
| Alternate Names | Sasayama Toride |
| Founder | Akechi Mitsuhide |
| Year Founded | 1578 |
| Castle Type | Mountaintop |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Features | trenches |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Sasayamaguchi Station, bus, walk |
| Hours | Mountain trails, see field notes for details |
| Time Required | 30 mins |
| URL | Castle Website |
| Location | Tanba Sasayama, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 35.07651, 135.26469 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2025 |
| Contributor | Eric |
| Admin Year Visited | 2024 |
| Admin Visits | November 7, 2024 |
| Friends of JCastle | |
| Kojodan | |
| Jokaku Horoki | |
