Uchida Yashiki (Totomi)

Uchida-yashiki is a former fortified residence site in Kamihirakawa township, Kikugawa Municipality. The site is now a Kasuga shrine. There is some indication of dorui (earthen ramparts) along the western edge of the premises, but that's all. This castle-visit was actually effected whilst waiting f

History

Uchida-yashiki appears to be a smaller antecedent of the Takadaô-yashiki, the main base of the Uchida Clan.

For more information see Takadaô-yashiki.

Field Notes

Uchida-yashiki is a former fortified residence site in Kamihirakawa township, Kikugawa Municipality. The site is now a Kasuga shrine. There is some indication of dorui (earthen ramparts) along the western edge of the premises, but that's all.

This castle-visit was actually effected whilst waiting for a table at Sawayaka, a popular family restaurant found only in Shizuoka Prefecture.

Gallery

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  Dorui (earthen ramparts)

Castle Profile
English Name	Uchida Yashiki (Totomi)
Japanese Name	遠江内田屋敷
Founder	Uchida Clan
Year Founded	Medieval Era
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Dorui
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Nearest station is Kikugawa Station on the Tōkaidō Main Line
Hours	24/7 free; shrine
Time Required	10 minutes
Location	Kikugawa, Shizuoka Prefecture
Coordinates	34.71859, 138.08131
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2024
Contributor	ART
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