Mizugae Castle

There isn't anything of the castle left. Only a monument to the Ryuzoji stands in a little public park. The site is just in the south of Saga Castle. Several bus stops are in the vicinity, coming from/going to Saga Station.

History

The castle was built by Ryuzoji Yasuie at the end of the 15th century. The original castle was probably a yakata or fortified mansion, and Ryuzoji Iekane extended it, to a full scale castle. After Takanobu lost the battle of Okitanawate, Nabeshima Naoshige took over his territory. When Saga castle was newly built, Mizugae castle was abandoned.

Field Notes

There isn't anything of the castle left. Only a monument to the Ryuzoji stands in a little public park. The site is just in the south of Saga Castle. Several bus stops are in the vicinity, coming from/going to Saga Station.

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Gallery

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  Monument to Ryuzoji Takanobu
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  Monument to Ryuzoji
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  shrine on the castle grounds
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  Shrine on the castle grounds
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  Explanation board
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  Map and explanation

Castle Profile
English Name	Mizugae Castle
Japanese Name	水ヶ江城
Founder
Year Founded	end of 15th century
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	3km from Saga station
Hours	Grounds are open year round
Time Required	10 min
Location	Saga, Saga Prefecture
Coordinates	33.24278, 130.30509
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2025
Contributor	Furinkazan
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed

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