Odano Castle

A short and easy stop along with Hachioji Castle and/or Jofukuji Castle. It's probably ok to visit any time of the year. The castle is designated a National Historical Landmark as part of the Hachioji Castle complex.

History

Odano Castle is often claimed to have been built by the Odano clan, who were vassals of Hojo Ujiteru, but there is no actual historical evidence to support this. It was built as a satellite fortification of Hachioji Castle to watch over the Jinba Kaido highway. In 1590 it was taken by Uesugi Kagekatsu just before the attack on Hachioji Castle.

Field Notes

A short and easy stop along with Hachioji Castle and/or Jofukuji Castle. It's probably ok to visit any time of the year. The castle is designated a National Historical Landmark as part of the Hachioji Castle complex.

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Gallery

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  Honmaru bailey entrance
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  Tunnel under the ruins
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  Valley east of the castle
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  Trench near the entrance
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  Trench and earthworks
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  Honmaru entrance
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  Honmaru, main bailey
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  Honmaru embankment
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  Honmaru embankment
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  Honmaru, main bailey
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  Map

Castle Profile
English Name	Odano Castle
Japanese Name	小田野城
Founder	Odano clan
Year Founded	around 1587
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Designations	National Historic Site
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Takao Station (Chuo Line), 10 min bus for Kawaharajuku Ohashi, 18 minute walk
Hours	Park, open any time. There is a fence along the side of the park with a gate, that should not be locked, indicating that you can go through it.
Time Required	30 mins
Location	Hachioji, Tokyo
Coordinates	35.66834, 139.26339
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2016
Contributor	Eric
Admin Year Visited	2016
Admin Visits	April 15, 2016

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