Okusawa Castle

Incredible fall colors here. I recommend visiting during that season at the end of November or early December. Most of the embankments are in areas that you are not technically supposed to enter.

History

The origins of the castle are unknown but during the mid 1500's it was the held by the Ohira, as a satellite fortification for the Kira clan in nearby Setagaya Castle. In 1590 during the siege of Odawara, the Kira fled to Chiba and Ohira fled to Todoroki Castle. Okusawa Castle was abandoned at this time. The Kuhonbutsu Joshinji Temple was founded in 1678 and it preserved, or made use of, the embankments from the former castle so they can still be seen today.

Field Notes

Incredible fall colors here. I recommend visiting during that season at the end of November or early December. Most of the embankments are in areas that you are not technically supposed to enter.

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Gallery

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  Earthen embankment
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  Gate to the Joshinji Temple
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  Embankment
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  Earthen embankment
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  You can see the embankment in the far background
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  Earthen embankment
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  Earthen embankment
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  Earthen embankment
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  Earthen embankment
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  Earthen embankment
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  Sign for Okusawa Castle

Castle Profile
English Name	Okusawa Castle
Japanese Name	奥沢城
Founder	Ohira Clan
Year Founded	1300's
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Designations	Local Historic Site
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Jiyugaoka Sta (Tokyu Toyoko Line), 13 min walk; Kuhonbutsu Sta (Oimachi Line), 5 min walk
Hours	Joshinji Temple
Time Required	20 mins
URL	Castle Website
Location	Tokyo, Tokyo
Coordinates	35.60821, 139.66128
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2018
Contributor	Eric
Admin Year Visited	2017
Admin Visits	December 8, 2017

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