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|Notes=This page is a placeholder until I can revisit the castle. I dropped by on my journey from the Shiga Prefecture side across Mt. Nyoigatake to [[Nyoigatake Castle]] and Mt. Daimonjiyama before I reached the trail up here. I ventured up part of the trail. The trail itself is unmarked and not maintained so it was mostly overgrown. I was fairly exhausted by this time and did not want to wade through weeds to visit two more castles in mediocre conditions, so I'll leave this here now and visit again this winter after the weeds have died back.   
|Notes=This page is a placeholder until I can revisit the castle. I dropped by on my journey from the Shiga Prefecture side across Mt. Nyoigatake to [[Nyoigatake Castle]] and Mt. Daimonjiyama before I reached the trail up here. I ventured up part of the trail. The trail itself is unmarked and not maintained so it was mostly overgrown. I was fairly exhausted by this time and did not want to wade through weeds to visit two more castles in mediocre conditions. There is another castle ruin on the same mountain so it makes sense to go back when exploring is a little easier. I'll leave this here now and visit again this winter after the weeds have died back.   


In the photos below you will see the "Sennin-zuka". This is a popular resting point along the way up Daimonjiyama. This stone marker is a memorial to soldiers who died in the Battle of Nakao Castle. During WWII the Japanese army was digging in around here and found countless bones. They were thought to have been from the Battle of Nakao Castle so this stone memorial was placed here to honor them.
In the photos below you will see the "Sennin-zuka". This is a popular resting point along the way up Daimonjiyama. This stone marker is a memorial to soldiers who died in the Battle of Nakao Castle. During WWII the Japanese army was digging in around here and found countless bones. They were thought to have been from the Battle of Nakao Castle so this stone memorial was placed here to honor them.
|History=Nakao Castle was built by Ashikaga Yoshiharu after he was forced to leave Kyoto by Miyoshi Nagayoshi in an effort to take back his place in Kyoto. Yoshiharu died the following year and his son Yoshiteru and chief vassal Hosokawa Harumoto took control of the castle.  The castle is believed to be the first castle to be fortified against gunfire. The walls were built as double walls with a layer of stone inside to prevent gunfire from piercing them. The castle was attacked by the overwhelming forces of Miyoshi Nagayoshi in 1550. Yoshiteru set fire to the castle and fled to Sakamoto. Miyoshi forces finished the destruction of the castle and this short lived castle ended.
|History=Nakao Castle was built by Ashikaga Yoshiharu after he was forced to leave Kyoto by Miyoshi Nagayoshi in an effort to take back his place in Kyoto. Yoshiharu died the following year and his son Yoshiteru and chief vassal Hosokawa Harumoto took control of the castle.  The castle is believed to be the first castle to be fortified against gunfire. The walls were built as double walls with a layer of stone inside to prevent gunfire from piercing them. The castle was attacked by the overwhelming forces of Miyoshi Nagayoshi in 1550. Yoshiteru set fire to the castle and fled to Sakamoto. Miyoshi forces finished the destruction of this short lived castle.
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Revision as of 21:41, 19 June 2022

This page is a placeholder until I can revisit the castle. I dropped by on my journey from the Shiga Prefecture side across Mt. Nyoigatake to Nyoigatake Castle and Mt. Daimonjiyama before I reached the trail up here. I ventured up part of the trail. The trail itself is unmarked and not maintaine

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History

Nakao Castle was built by Ashikaga Yoshiharu after he was forced to leave Kyoto by Miyoshi Nagayoshi in an effort to take back his place in Kyoto. Yoshiharu died the following year and his son Yoshiteru and chief vassal Hosokawa Harumoto took control of the castle. The castle is believed to be the first castle to be fortified against gunfire. The walls were built as double walls with a layer of stone inside to prevent gunfire from piercing them. The castle was attacked by the overwhelming forces of Miyoshi Nagayoshi in 1550. Yoshiteru set fire to the castle and fled to Sakamoto. Miyoshi forces finished the destruction of this short lived castle.


Field Notes

This page is a placeholder until I can revisit the castle. I dropped by on my journey from the Shiga Prefecture side across Mt. Nyoigatake to Nyoigatake Castle and Mt. Daimonjiyama before I reached the trail up here. I ventured up part of the trail. The trail itself is unmarked and not maintained so it was mostly overgrown. I was fairly exhausted by this time and did not want to wade through weeds to visit two more castles in mediocre conditions. There is another castle ruin on the same mountain so it makes sense to go back when exploring is a little easier. I'll leave this here now and visit again this winter after the weeds have died back.

In the photos below you will see the "Sennin-zuka". This is a popular resting point along the way up Daimonjiyama. This stone marker is a memorial to soldiers who died in the Battle of Nakao Castle. During WWII the Japanese army was digging in around here and found countless bones. They were thought to have been from the Battle of Nakao Castle so this stone memorial was placed here to honor them.


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Gallery
  • Look closely to find the signor the castle
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  • Senninzuka
  • Sign near the Daimonjiyama Trail entrance
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  • Look for a trail off to the left in front of the sign


Castle Profile
English Name Nakao Castle (Yamashiro)
Japanese Name 中尾城
Founder Ashikaga Yoshiharu
Year Founded 1549
Castle Type Mountaintop
Castle Condition Ruins only
Historical Period Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access 30 min hike from Ginkakuji
Hours mountain, open anytime
Time Required
Location Kyoto, Kyoto
Coordinates 35.02855, 135.80331
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Admin
Added to Jcastle 2022
Contributor Eric
Admin Year Visited
Friends of JCastle
Kojodan: Nakao-jo
Jokaku Horoki: Nakao-jo
Shirobito: Nakao-jo


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