Fukurouga Castle

Fukurōǵajō ('Owl Castle') is a yamajiro (mountaintop castle) ruin in on the borders of Ōtaki and Nabeta townships in Toyota Municipality. Some bailey spaces remain, including a main bailey on the hilltop and some terracing of the hillside below. The peak of the castle-mount features large, impressiv

History

Fukurōǵajō is reputed to have acquired the name of 'Owl Castle' after the hooting of the nocturnal birds alerted the fort's defenders to a night attack, allowing them to repulse the invaders. The castle is thought to have been one of several Matsudaira clan forts in the area.

Field Notes

Fukurōǵajō ('Owl Castle') is a yamajiro (mountaintop castle) ruin in on the borders of Ōtaki and Nabeta townships in Toyota Municipality. Some bailey spaces remain, including a main bailey on the hilltop and some terracing of the hillside below. The peak of the castle-mount features large, impressive boulders. A modern observation deck stands in the main bailey.

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  Lower bailey and observation deck
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Castle Profile
English Name	Fukurouga Castle
Japanese Name	梟ヶ城
Founder	Matsudaira Clan
Year Founded	Medieval Era
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Trail takes 10mins
Hours	24/7 free; mountain
Time Required	30 minutes
Location	Toyota, Aichi Prefecture
Coordinates	35.0671, 137.23726
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2024
Contributor	ART
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed
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