Kuraji Castle (Koka)

A few ruins of the castle embankments are mixed along the borders of several private houses and yards.

History

Unlike many other Koka Castles this was not a single bailey castle design (yakatajiro). It was built with small embankments encircling individual residences together in a "fish scale" like design or pattern. At least five such enclosures have been identified here but there were likely more. This style can also be seen at Uejo Castle (Koka). Even though the castle name of this site is Kuraji, the main castle of the Kuraji clan was nearby Takenaka Castle.

Field Notes

A few ruins of the castle embankments are mixed along the borders of several private houses and yards.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Kuraji Castle (Koka)
Japanese Name	倉治城
Founder
Year Founded	15th C.
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Konan Sta. (JR Kusatsu Line); 20 min walk
Hours	mostly along the roadside and private property
Time Required	30 mins
Location	Koka, Shiga Prefecture
Coordinates	34.92382, 136.16345
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