Kitanosho Castle

The estimated site of the Honmaru is currently a shrine called Shibata Jinja.

History

Shibata Katsuie built this castle in 1575. The castle lasted only 8 years so there are few records about it. The information we do have shows that it had a very large 9 story main main keep making it the largest castle of its time. When Shibata Katsuie lost the Battle of Shizugatake in 1583, he shut himself and his wife up in the main keep, set it to fire and killed himself.

Field Notes

The estimated site of the Honmaru is currently a shrine called Shibata Jinja.

Gallery

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  reconstructed wall
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  Walkways over the excavated site
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  Statue of Shibata Katsuie

Castle Profile
English Name	Kitanosho Castle
Japanese Name	北ノ庄城
Founder	Shibata Katsuie
Year Founded	1575
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features	stone walls
Visitor Information
Access	Fukui Sta. (Hokuriku line), 10 minute walk
Hours
Time Required
Location	Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
Coordinates	36.06024, 136.21971
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2006
Contributor	Eric
Admin Year Visited	2006
Admin Visits	June 13, 2006

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