Torinji Castle

There is very little to see here and no signs, but since I was in the neighborhood it was worth stopping by. Much of the castle site hs been developed over but you can see some embankments and make out the outline of the castle. Locationwise it is also important to understanding the Okami clan cast

History

Torinji Castle was built on a narrow strip of land extending into the Ushiku Swamp and surrounded on three sides by water. This was an easily defended strategic location in the Okami castle network helping to defend Ushiku Castle.

Field Notes

There is very little to see here and no signs, but since I was in the neighborhood it was worth stopping by. Much of the castle site hs been developed over but you can see some embankments and make out the outline of the castle. Locationwise it is also important to understanding the Okami clan castle network and it's importance as a lookout and defense for Ushiku Castle.

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Gallery

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  Entrance to the Torinji Temple
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  Castle site seen from below
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  Second Bailey
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  Trench buried in brush
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  Third Bailey embankment
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  Third Bailey

Castle Profile
English Name	Torinji Castle
Japanese Name	東林寺城
Founder	Okami clan
Year Founded	1558-1570
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Ushiku Sta. (Joban Line); walk 35 mins.
Hours	Temple and private property. Be respectful
Time Required	20 mins
Location	Ushiku, Ibaraki Prefecture
Coordinates	35.96182, 140.12128
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2017
Admin Year Visited	2017
Admin Visits	May 3, 2017

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