Iwadono Castle

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Access, from either Otsuki or Sarubashi (longer) station on the Chuo line. (The thing to do would be to do a hike from Otsuki via Iwadonoyama down to the old bridge, which i didn`t, but it looks fantastic). About 10 - 15 minutes to base of mountain. Free information centre. Very well kept tr

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History

634 metres high, Iwadono Castle sits at the gateway to the country of Kai. It was also used for smoke-signalling and was a vital part of the effective Takeda communications network. It was considered very strong because of its commanding views and massive unscalable bare rock face with only a few entry points.

In 1582, Takeda Katsuyori, escaping from Nobunaga`s forces, sought refuge at this castle but was denied entry by Oyamada, essentially making Katsuyori`s case hopeless.  Oyamada was later executed by the Oda, ostensibly for betraying his lord and being un-samurai-like.  Later taken over by the Tokugawa, this time to protect Edo/Musashi province.


Field Notes

Access, from either Otsuki or Sarubashi (longer) station on the Chuo line. (The thing to do would be to do a hike from Otsuki via Iwadonoyama down to the old bridge, which i didn`t, but it looks fantastic). About 10 - 15 minutes to base of mountain.

Free information centre.  Very well kept trails.  Sigposting in japanese only but English hiking maps available.

all text and photos by <a ref="">Kris</a>


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Castle Profile
English Name Iwadono Castle
Japanese Name 岩殿城
Alternate Names Iwadonoyama-jo
Founder Oyamada Nobuari
Year Founded 1530
Castle Type Mountaintop
Castle Condition Ruins only
Designations Prefectural Historic Site
Historical Period Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access Otsuki Sta (JR Chuo Line, Fujikyuko); 15 min walk to the trail head, 45 more mins to the top
Hours
Time Required
Location Otsuki, Yamanashi Pref., Yamanashi Prefecture
Coordinates 35.621593, 138.949904
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