Funehiki Castle
A small site, all sign posts about the castle are gone. Today site of Akiba Shrine and a local park.
History
Funehiki Castle is said to have been founded by, Tamura Noriaki, the second son of Tamura Yoshiaki, probably between 1560-1580. In 1586 the clan patriarch, Tamura Kiyoaki, died and a succession battle broke out. Tamura had married a member of the Sōma family but had not sired a legitimate heir, and the Sōma and Date rival clans subsequently fought for control. In 1588, after a failed assault on nearby Miharu Castle, where the Tamura were headquartered, Sōma Yoshitane holed up in Funehiki Castle. The Date sent a force to take Funehiki Castle but the Sōma fled. The Date were ultimately victorious and took control of Miharu Castle. Thereafter a succession of Tamura descendents ruled Funehiki Castle at the behest of the ascendant Date clan.
Field Notes
A small site, all sign posts about the castle are gone. Today site of Akiba Shrine and a local park.
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Funehiki Castle |
| Japanese Name | 船引城 |
| Founder | Tamura Noriaki |
| Year Founded | 1550-1580 |
| Castle Type | Hilltop |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Features | |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Yuuyuu Abukuma Line, Funehiki Station, 15 min walk |
| Hours | 24hr/free |
| Time Required | 30 minutes |
| Location | Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 37.43697, 140.57392 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2016 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
