Koibuchi Castle
Some overgrown embankments can be discerned, hinting at the layout of the castle. Otherwise there is not much to see of the castle but the site is also the location of a 17th century dwelling of a jizamurai family, the Nakazaki. Given the difference in time periods, the dwelling is not linked to the
History
Koibuchi Castle was built in the 14th century by the Edo Clan. They later changed their name to the Koibuchi Clan. It seems the site was abandoned before the Edo Period.
Field Notes
Some overgrown embankments can be discerned, hinting at the layout of the castle. Otherwise there is not much to see of the castle but the site is also the location of a 17th century dwelling of a jizamurai family, the Nakazaki. Given the difference in time periods, the dwelling is not linked to the castle. The site also now hosts a shrine, Kashima-jinja.
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Koibuchi Castle |
| Japanese Name | 鯉淵城 |
| Founder | Edo Clan |
| Year Founded | 14th Century |
| Castle Type | Flatland |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Designations | has National Treasures |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Artifacts | dorui, hori, bukeyasiki |
| Features | samurai homes |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Uchihara Station on the Joban Line |
| Hours | Free, 24/7 |
| Time Required | 40 minutes |
| Location | Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 36.34947, 140.37104 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2018 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
| Friends of JCastle | |
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