Mochizukishi Castle (Koka)

The main bailey is 65m x 62m with embankments measuring 8.75m wide at the base and up to 9m in high in some places. It's companion castle Mochizukishi Castle (Koka) is only 50m away but is a distinct castle in the yakatajiro design. [[Mochizukishi Castle|Mochizukishi Castle (

History

see Mochizuki Castle (Koka)

Field Notes

The main bailey is 65m x 62m with embankments measuring 8.75m wide at the base and up to 9m in high in some places. It's companion castle Mochizukishi Castle (Koka) is only 50m away but is a distinct castle in the yakatajiro design. Mochizukishi Castle (Koka) is just across a small valley and it should be considered that the two worked together as one fortification. Today it is somewhat difficult to get from one to the other since there is no good path and with thick vegetation to wade through so you might as well go around.

One of my materials from the Koka City has a note glued inside that said that Mochizuki Castle and Mochizukishi Castle are on private property and the owner does not want strangers on their property. This is probably why there are no signs or trails, unlike most of the other famous Koka castles, and the entrance to each is hard to find. I did not see this before I visited, but other castle go'ers visit both sites too, so use your best judgment and be respectful.

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English Name	Mochizukishi Castle (Koka)
Japanese Name	望月支城
Founder	Mochizuki clan
Year Founded	Muromachi Period (1336-1573)
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Konan Sta. (Kusatsu Line), 60 min walk
Hours	private property
Time Required	50 mins
Location	Koka, Shiga Prefecture
Coordinates	34.91923, 136.14936
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Added to Jcastle	2022
Contributor	Eric
Admin Year Visited	2022
Admin Visits	February 11, 2022
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