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|Japanese Name=志村城 | |Japanese Name=志村城 | ||
|Romaji Name=Shimura-jo | |Romaji Name=Shimura-jo | ||
|Founder=Shimura clan | |Founder=Shimura clan | ||
|Year Founded=?? | |Year Founded=?? | ||
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|Castle Condition=Ruins only | |Castle Condition=Ruins only | ||
|Historical Period=Pre Edo Period | |Historical Period=Pre Edo Period | ||
|Features=trenches | |Features=trenches | ||
|Access=Shimura Sanchome Sta (Toei Mita Line); 10 min walk | |Access=Shimura Sanchome Sta (Toei Mita Line); 10 min walk | ||
|Visitor Information=temple and school grounds | |Visitor Information=temple and school grounds | ||
|Time Required=20 mins | |Time Required=20 mins | ||
|City=Tokyo | |City=Tokyo | ||
|Prefecture=Tokyo | |Prefecture=Tokyo | ||
|Notes=The Honmaru of the castle is now a school and an apartment | |Notes=The Honmaru of the castle is now a school and an apartment building. The Ninomaru is the Shimura Kumano Shrine. There is a slight trench remaining between the two but it's hidden in the trees and you might not notice it. There are also some earthen embankments of the Ninomaru around the shrine. Shimura Castle is not one you would go out of your way to visit, but it is worth visiting as a satellite castle of [[Akatsuka Castle]] | ||
|History=When Chiba Yoritane moved to the Musashi area and built [[Akatsuka Castle]] he was also entrusted with Shimura Castle. The early origins of Shimura Castle are not well known but it was likely the home castle of the Shimura clan, allies of the Toshima. For Chiba Yoritane and the Hojo, the set of defenses including Shimura Castle, [[Okiyama Fort]] and [[Akatsuka Castle]] entrusted to Chiba Yoritane formed a strong defensive line against the Uesugi. | |History=When Chiba Yoritane moved to the Musashi area and built [[Akatsuka Castle]] he was also entrusted with Shimura Castle. The early origins of Shimura Castle are not well known but it was likely the home castle of the Shimura clan, allies of the Toshima. For Chiba Yoritane and the Hojo, the set of defenses including Shimura Castle, [[Okiyama Fort]] and [[Akatsuka Castle]] entrusted to Chiba Yoritane formed a strong defensive line against the Uesugi. | ||
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|Year Visited=2019 | |Year Visited=2019 | ||
|AddedJcastle=2020 | |AddedJcastle=2020 | ||
|Visits=May 4, 2019 | |Visits=May 4, 2019 | ||
|GPSLocation=35.77503, 139.68746 | |GPSLocation=35.77503, 139.68746 | ||
Latest revision as of 11:54, 19 September 2023
The Honmaru of the castle is now a school and an apartment building. The Ninomaru is the Shimura Kumano Shrine. There is a slight trench remaining between the two but it's hidden in the trees and you might not notice it. There are also some earthen embankments of the Ninomaru around the shrine. Shim
History
When Chiba Yoritane moved to the Musashi area and built Akatsuka Castle he was also entrusted with Shimura Castle. The early origins of Shimura Castle are not well known but it was likely the home castle of the Shimura clan, allies of the Toshima. For Chiba Yoritane and the Hojo, the set of defenses including Shimura Castle, Okiyama Fort and Akatsuka Castle entrusted to Chiba Yoritane formed a strong defensive line against the Uesugi.
The castle was likely abandoned in 1590 after the fall of the Hojo clan at the Siege of Odawara.
Field Notes
The Honmaru of the castle is now a school and an apartment building. The Ninomaru is the Shimura Kumano Shrine. There is a slight trench remaining between the two but it's hidden in the trees and you might not notice it. There are also some earthen embankments of the Ninomaru around the shrine. Shimura Castle is not one you would go out of your way to visit, but it is worth visiting as a satellite castle of Akatsuka Castle
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Shimura Castle |
| Japanese Name | 志村城 |
| Founder | Shimura clan |
| Year Founded | ?? |
| Castle Type | Hilltop |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Features | trenches |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Shimura Sanchome Sta (Toei Mita Line); 10 min walk |
| Hours | temple and school grounds |
| Time Required | 20 mins |
| Location | Tokyo, Tokyo |
| Coordinates | 35.77503, 139.68746 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2020 |
| Contributor | Eric |
| Admin Year Visited | 2019 |
| Admin Visits | May 4, 2019 |
| Friends of JCastle | |
| Shirobito - Shimura Castle | |
| Kojodan - Shimura Castle | |
| Jokaku Horoki - Shimura Castle | |
