Koibuchi Castle

Some overgrown embankments can be discerned, hinting at the layout of the castle. Otherwise there is not much to see of the castle but the site is also the location of a 17th century dwelling of a jizamurai family, the Nakazaki. Given the difference in time periods, the dwelling is not linked to the

History

Koibuchi Castle was built in the 14th century by the Edo Clan. They later changed their name to the Koibuchi Clan. It seems the site was abandoned before the Edo Period.

Field Notes

Some overgrown embankments can be discerned, hinting at the layout of the castle. Otherwise there is not much to see of the castle but the site is also the location of a 17th century dwelling of a jizamurai family, the Nakazaki. Given the difference in time periods, the dwelling is not linked to the castle. The site also now hosts a shrine, Kashima-jinja.

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Gallery

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  Embankments and field
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  Emnbankment and grove

Castle Profile
English Name	Koibuchi Castle
Japanese Name	鯉淵城
Founder	Edo Clan
Year Founded	14th Century
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Designations	has National Treasures
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	dorui, hori, bukeyasiki
Features	samurai homes
Visitor Information
Access	Uchihara Station on the Joban Line
Hours	Free, 24/7
Time Required	40 minutes
Location	Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture
Coordinates	36.34942, 140.37109
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2018
Contributor	ART
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed

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