Oh'ide Castle

The ruins of Ôidejō, which was a stockades and earthworks castle, consist of dorui (earthen ramparts), karabori (dry moats), a kuruwa (bailey), koshikuruwa (sub-baileys), and an obikuruwa (a sub-bailey ringing a larger bailey). The site is quite compact and is adjacent to a stonemason's. In the main

History

Ôidejō was likely built by the Ôide Clan as a relacement to Oh'idefuru Castle (the "old castle"). In the Futagi Family Records (二木家記) it is mentioned that the Ôide Clan were involved in the siege of Fukuyojō in which they defended the Fujisawa against the attacking Takeda force. At this time Ôidejō was perhaps used as a fortified base for a watchtower. The Ôide had served the Fujisawa for a long time, and as early as the mid-15th century Ôidejō may have played host to Fujisawa Arikane of Dewa.

Field Notes

The ruins of Ôidejō, which was a stockades and earthworks castle, consist of dorui (earthen ramparts), karabori (dry moats), a kuruwa (bailey), koshikuruwa (sub-baileys), and an obikuruwa (a sub-bailey ringing a larger bailey). The site is quite compact and is adjacent to a stonemason's. In the main bailey is a signboard about the castle. The ruin appears from the roadside as a small hill or tumulus.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Oh'ide Castle
Japanese Name	大出城
Founder	Ôide Clan
Year Founded	Mid-15th Century
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Dorui, Karabori, Kuruwa, Koshikuruwa, Obikuruwa
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Sawa Station or Ina-Matsushima Station on the Iida Line; 20 minute walk
Hours	24/7 free; park
Time Required	20 minutes
Location	Minowa, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	35.92619, 137.98208
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Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	ART
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