Kamioka Castle

There's also an old farmhouse that appears to be have been relocated to just outside the gate. Otherwise, there's not much to see. Photos and notes by Frank T.

History

Ema Tokimori built this castle under the orders of Takeda Shingen in 1564 to be the focal point of his intrusion into the Etchu area. It was a secondary castle to the Ema's home castle of Takahara Suwa Castle. In 1585 it was taken over by Kanamori Nagachika when he was given lordship of the Hida area by Hideyoshi. In 1615 it was decommissioned by the Edo Government.

Field Notes

There's also an old farmhouse that appears to be have been relocated to just outside the gate. Otherwise, there's not much to see.

Photos and notes by Frank T.

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Gallery

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  Mogi-tenshu (faux reconstructed keep)
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  Ishigaki (stone-piled ramparts)
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  Karabori (dry moat)
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  Site map overlay
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  Moat and ramparts with dobei (parapet walls)
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  Gatehouse from within bailey
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  Dorui (earthen ramparts)
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  Kominka
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  Earthen bridge and gatehouse
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  Dry moat and stone-lined earthen bridge
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  Reconstructed mock main keep
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  Main keep and gate
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  Old farmhouse

Castle Profile
English Name	Kamioka Castle
Japanese Name	神岡城
Founder	Takeda Singen
Year Founded	1564
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Reconstructed main keep
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Year Reconstructed	1970 (concrete)
Features	main keep, gates, stone walls, walls
Visitor Information
Access	Hida Furukawa Sta. (Takayama Line)
Hours	450 yen, open 900-1700
Time Required
URL	Castle Website
Location	Hida City, Gifu Prefecture
Coordinates	36.32991, 137.30232
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2011
Contributor	Frank T.
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed
Admin Visits	Viewer Donated

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