Hajikamigou Castle
Hajikamigōjō is a minor castle site on private property. Some castle-bloggers report dorui (earthen rampart) remains, but I couldn’t find anything solid by just going around the block. The site is now an old home surrounded by parcels of land which have been sold off and developed, including by a bl
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History
Hajikamigōjō was a satellite castle of Nirengijō. Due west, it was located on a small plateau. Hajikamigō Castle is said to have been the residence of the chief retainer at Nirengi Castle.
Field Notes
Hajikamigōjō is a minor castle site on private property. Some castle-bloggers report dorui (earthen rampart) remains, but I couldn’t find anything solid by just going around the block. The site is now an old home surrounded by parcels of land which have been sold off and developed, including by a block of flats.
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| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Hajikamigou Castle |
| Japanese Name | 薑郷城 |
| Alternate Names | Shijikamigōjō |
| Founder | Nirengijō Karō |
| Year Founded | Sengoku Period |
| Castle Type | Fortified Manor |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Artifacts | Dorui |
| Features | |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Azumada Station on the Toyo Rail Azumada Main Line; 10 minute walk |
| Hours | Private Property |
| Time Required | 10 minutes |
| Location | Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 34.77128, 137.41191 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2023 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
| Friends of JCastle | |
| 城郭写真記録 | |
| Umoreta Kojō | |
