Chikusa Castle

Chikusajō is a yamajiro (mountaintop castle) ruin in Chikusa township, Komono Municipality. Chikusajō consists of a large main bailey and an outer bailey separated by karabori (dry moats) and connected via a dobashi (earthen bridge). The main bailey is surrounded on two sides by tall, wide dorui (ea

History

Chikusa Tadāki built Zenrinjijō on the plain during the Nanbokuchō period, and Chikusa Akitsune built a more defensible fort at higher elevation called Chikusajō in 1381. In 1555, Rokkaku forces invade Ise Province from Ōmi Province, and took over Chikusajō, using it as a base from which to attack the rest of Ise. In 1568, Oda forces took over the castle as part of their conquest of Ise. Chikusajō was abandoned in 1615 when its last lord was killed at the summer siege of Ôsakajō.

Field Notes

Chikusajō is a yamajiro (mountaintop castle) ruin in Chikusa township, Komono Municipality. Chikusajō consists of a large main bailey and an outer bailey separated by karabori (dry moats) and connected via a dobashi (earthen bridge). The main bailey is surrounded on two sides by tall, wide dorui (earthen ramparts).

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Gallery

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  Main bailey with earthen ramparts
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  Karabori (dry moat) and dobashi (earthen bridge)
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  Dobashi (earthen bridge)
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  Atop of earthen ramparts
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  Dorui (earthen ramparts)
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  Castle stele
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  Castle marker and explanation board
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Castle Profile
English Name	Chikusa Castle
Japanese Name	千種城
Founder	Chikusa Tadāki
Year Founded	Nanbokuchō Period
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Designations	Prefectural Historic Site
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Dobashi, Kuruwa, Dorui, Karabori, &c.
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Yunoyama-onsen Station on the Yunoyama Line; 48 minute walk to park
Hours	24/7 free; park
Time Required	40 minutes
URL	Castle Website
Location	Komono, Mie Prefecture
Coordinates	35.03277, 136.48592
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