Daiun'in Doi

There is a parking area and small park opposite the temple Daiun'in which is surrounded by dorui (earthen ramparts) which is overgrown with bamboo. This is the remains of a fort and residence site called Daiun'in-doi. The obscure term 'doi' conjures up an image of piled earth surrounding a residence

History

Daiun'in-doi is thought to have a been built as a residence of the Fukazawa Clan by Fukazawa Hachirōemon or Fukazawa Rokurōbē in 1532; the castellan also founded the temple of Daiun'in, for which this fortification site is named. In the late Sengoku period, Daiun'in-doi was a satellite fortification of Fukazawajō; both were destroyed in 1582.

For more information see Fukazawa Castle.

Field Notes

There is a parking area and small park opposite the temple Daiun'in which is surrounded by dorui (earthen ramparts) which is overgrown with bamboo. This is the remains of a fort and residence site called Daiun'in-doi. The obscure term 'doi' conjures up an image of piled earth surrounding a residence, or that of medieval defensive earthworks. The temple's sanmon (main gate) is also said to be a relocated structure from Fukuzawajō, of which Daiun'in-doi was a satellite fortification.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Daiun'in Doi
Japanese Name	大雲院土居
Founder	Fukazawa Hachirōemon or Fukazawa Rokurōbē
Year Founded	1532
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	No main keep but other buildings
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Dorui
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Gotemba Station on the Gotemba Line; 34 minute walk
Hours	24/7 free; temple
Time Required	20 minutes
URL	Castle Website
Location	Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture
Coordinates	35.31533, 138.95309
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Added to Jcastle	2022
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