Asukayama Castle

The park/castle grounds also contain a kofun evidencing the long interest in this ridge. In the Edo Period, Tokugawa Yoshimune planted many sakura trees here making it a popular site for viewing cherry blossoms. There is also an original 'ichiri-zuka' or milestone marker along the road to Nihonbashi

History

Following the same ridge line from Hiratsuka Castle you will find the Asukayama Park. Asukayama Castle was built as a satellite fortification of Takinogawa Castle, by the Takinogawa clan, a branch family of the Toshima. Asukayama Castle also fell to Ota Dokan in 1478.

Field Notes

The park/castle grounds also contain a kofun evidencing the long interest in this ridge. In the Edo Period, Tokugawa Yoshimune planted many sakura trees here making it a popular site for viewing cherry blossoms. There is also an original 'ichiri-zuka' or milestone marker along the road to Nihonbashi between Asukayama Castle and Hiratsuka Castle. Shibusawa Eiichi also had a luxurious villa at Asukayama. The park is like a theme park for history fans of any period!

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Castle Profile
English Name	Asukayama Castle
Japanese Name	飛鳥山城
Founder	Takinogawa Clan
Year Founded	1469-1477
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Oji Station (JR Keihin Tohoku Line); 5 mins walk
Hours	Park, open 24/7
Time Required	30 mins
URL	Castle Website
Location	Tokyo, Tokyo
Coordinates	35.75047, 139.73882
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2022
Contributor	Eric
Admin Year Visited	2021
Admin Visits	Dec 27, 2021
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