Migawa Castle (Hitachi)

Was rather overgrown and hard to access when I visited

History

In 1426 the Edo Clan took over Mito and their retainers took charge of many surrounding castles to be employed as satellite fortifications in defence of the Edo's main base. Mikawajō was one of these. After the fall of Odawarajō to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Hideyoshi's allies, the Satake Clan, with support from the Ōtomo Clan of Hitachi, attacked the Edo at Mitojō, overwhelming it. Minor outlying fortifications like Mikawajō then fell in rapid succession. It is not entirely clear when Mikawajō was destroyed and abandoned but it was likely during this conflict.

Field Notes

Was rather overgrown and hard to access when I visited

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Gallery

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  Earthworks viewed from the path
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  Earthworks viewed from the path
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  Earthworks seen from shrine
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  Path
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  Earthworks
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  Earthworks
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  Path
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  Path and earthworks
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  Path
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  Path and earthworks
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  Arahito Shrine
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  View from Arahito Shrine
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  Arahito Shrine
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  View from Arahito Shrine
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  View of castle site, western side
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  Bamboo forest marks this part of the site, western side
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  As far as the site goes, western side heading south
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  Bridge to the site from Senba Park
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  Castle site to the left

Castle Profile
English Name	Mikawa Castle
Japanese Name	見川城
Founder	Edo Clan
Year Founded	1426
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Kairakuen Station on the Joban Line; 20 minute walk
Hours	Free, 24/7
Time Required	30 minutes
Location	Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture
Coordinates	36.36733, 140.4436
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2018
Contributor	ART
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed

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