Hajikamigou Castle

Hajikamigōjō is a minor castle site on private property. Some castle-bloggers report dorui (earthen rampart) remains, but I couldn’t find anything solid by just going around the block. The site is now an old home surrounded by parcels of land which have been sold off and developed, including by a bl

History

Hajikamigōjō was a satellite castle of Nirengijō. Due west, it was located on a small plateau. Hajikamigō Castle is said to have been the residence of the chief retainer at Nirengi Castle.

Field Notes

Hajikamigōjō is a minor castle site on private property. Some castle-bloggers report dorui (earthen rampart) remains, but I couldn’t find anything solid by just going around the block. The site is now an old home surrounded by parcels of land which have been sold off and developed, including by a block of flats.

Gallery

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  The bluff seen from below, now concreted and developed over
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Castle Profile
English Name	Hajikamigou Castle
Japanese Name	薑郷城
Alternate Names	Shijikamigōjō
Founder	Nirengijō Karō
Year Founded	Sengoku Period
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Dorui
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Azumada Station on the Toyo Rail Azumada Main Line; 10 minute walk
Hours	Private Property
Time Required	10 minutes
Location	Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture
Coordinates	34.77128, 137.41191
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2023
Contributor	ART
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed
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