Nishi Aoki Castle
Aokijō was a small twin fort with a flatland portion surrounded by what looks like could've been a moat. If that's the case then likely the main residence was behind the moat and the fortified slope behind it was used as a place of retreat in times of conflict. It was getting late and I didn't have
History
Aokijō was part of a localised network of forts built by the Taki Clan, which include Takikitajō, Takiminamijō, and Umegakijō. Aokijō was spead between two hillsides, the east castle and west castle, with residential areas inbetween potentially. Interestingly there is an old thatched roof house on either side of the road today, one in the west, one in the east.
Field Notes
Aokijō was a small twin fort with a flatland portion surrounded by what looks like could've been a moat. If that's the case then likely the main residence was behind the moat and the fortified slope behind it was used as a place of retreat in times of conflict. It was getting late and I didn't have a clue about how to go about it, and so I didn't go up the mountains.
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Koka-Aoki Castle |
| Japanese Name | 甲賀青木城 |
| Founder | Taki Clan |
| Year Founded | Pre-Edo Period |
| Castle Type | Mountaintop |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Designations | Local Historic Site |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Features | |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Kouka Station on the Kusatsu Libe; 30 minute walk |
| Hours | 24/7 free |
| Time Required | one hour |
| Location | Kōka, Shiga Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 34.89672, 136.20131 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2019 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
