Kamitohno Castle
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I visited by car. Profile and photos contributed by AdamT
History
Although the castle’s founding date is unknown, it is said to have been built by the Kamitōno Clan. The clan claimed they were descendants of vassals who served the Imperial court in the Kamakura period. Although the castle was abandoned at the beginning of the Edo period, part of the citadel was used as a Jin’ya for the Tanakura fief for a while after.
Field Notes
I visited by car. Profile and photos contributed by AdamT
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Kamitohno Castle |
| Japanese Name | 上遠野城 |
| Alternate Names | Katohnojo |
| Founder | Kamitōno |
| Year Founded | Unknown: by at least Sengoku |
| Castle Type | Mountaintop |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Features | |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | A bus runs to Tohno village |
| Hours | 24hr/free |
| Time Required | 2 hours |
| Location | Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 37.01253, 140.75086 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2016 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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