Kitanosho Castle
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The estimated site of the Honmaru is currently a shrine called Shibata Jinja.
History
Shibata Katsuie built this castle in 1575. The castle lasted only 8 years so there are few records about it. The information we do have shows that it had a very large 9 story main main keep making it the largest castle of its time. When Shibata Katsuie lost the Battle of Shizugatake in 1583, he shut himself and his wife up in the main keep, set it to fire and killed himself.
Field Notes
The estimated site of the Honmaru is currently a shrine called Shibata Jinja.
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Kitanosho Castle |
| Japanese Name | 北ノ庄城 |
| Founder | Shibata Katsuie |
| Year Founded | 1575 |
| Castle Type | Flatland |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Features | stone walls |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Fukui Sta. (Hokuriku line), 10 minute walk |
| Hours | |
| Time Required | |
| Location | Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 36.06024, 136.21971 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2006 |
| Contributor | Eric |
| Admin Year Visited | 2006 |
| Admin Visits | June 13, 2006 |
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