Kuma Castle

The best route to get here is via Yogaisan Castle. The trail is about a 30 minute walk past the end of Yogaisan Castle. It is a somewhat treacherous walk down a narrow ridge. There is no map nor trail. There are also bears around this mountain so you need to be careful. The site is quite interes

History

Kuma Castle was built for the defense of Yogaisan Castle, which was the castle built to defend the Takeda's home castle of Tsutsujigasaki and to be a refuge during times of siege. The castle was abandoned with the demise of the Takeda.

Field Notes

The best route to get here is via Yogaisan Castle. The trail is about a 30 minute walk past the end of Yogaisan Castle. It is a somewhat treacherous walk down a narrow ridge. There is no map nor trail. There are also bears around this mountain so you need to be careful. The site is quite interesting and fun in that it is a challenge but I can't recommend this castle to anyone unfamiliar with hiking Japanese mountains without trails or anyone hiking alone. Trekking pole, gloves, good hiking shoes and a bear bell are all required.

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Gallery

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  Main bailey stonework
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  Horikiri trench
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  Trail approaching the castle
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  Main bailey and stone wall remains
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  Horikiri trench
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  Horikiri trench
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  Horikiri trench
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  Horikiri trench
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  Bailey
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  Horikiri trench
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  Horikiri trench
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  Stone walls
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  Stone wall and embankment remains
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  Main bailey and stone wall remains
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  Horikiri trench
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  Horikiri trench
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  Horikiri trench
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  Very fresh looking bear scratches
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  Stone wall and embankment remains
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  Small side bailey
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  Bailey
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  Stepped baileys
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  series of trenches
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  Large vertical trench
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  Horikiri trench
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  Horikiri trench
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  Ridgeline
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  Hiking trail down.
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  Trail
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  Trail

Castle Profile
English Name	Kuma Castle
Japanese Name	熊城
Founder	Takeda Nobutora
Year Founded	1520
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features	trenches, stone walls
Visitor Information
Access	Kofu Sta. (Chou Main line), 20 min bus to Sekisuiji Onsen; hike 120 mins
Hours	mountain trails, open any time; hike there via Yogaisan Castle
Time Required	90 mins
Location	Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture
Coordinates	35.70153, 138.60151
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2017
Contributor	Eric
Admin Year Visited	2017
Admin Visits	March 18, 2017

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