Osaka Castle (Ibaraki)

This was a really fun site to visit. After the small, overgrown, mosquito infested Okami Castle, Osaka Castle was like heaven and made the long trek by bicycle well worth it. Osaka Castle has many trenches, earthen embankments and the overall structure and design of the castle is really well preser

History

It is thought that the Okami Clan of Okami Castle built Osaka Castle to defend against the Toki clan across the valley. Osaka Castle was the home of the Okami clan before moving to Ushiku Castle. The castle was abandoned in 1590 when the Hojo were defeated.

Field Notes

This was a really fun site to visit. After the small, overgrown, mosquito infested Okami Castle, Osaka Castle was like heaven and made the long trek by bicycle well worth it. Osaka Castle has many trenches, earthen embankments and the overall structure and design of the castle is really well preserved. It could be a textbook Sengoku Period castle of the Kanto Region. I'm surprised it's not more well known. If only it were a little easier to go there by public transportation.

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Gallery

Trench and baileys
entrance
Third Bailey and earthen bridge to the Second Bailey
First Bailey trench
Third Bailey trench
Third Bailey trench
Third Bailey outer trench
Earthen bridge to the Third Bailey
Third Bailey trench
Fourth Bailey
Trench and embankment
Double trench between the Second and Fourth Baileys
Third Bailey
Trench between the First and Second Baileys
Fourth Bailey and trenches
Fourth and Third Baileys
Outer trench of the Second Bailey
Second Bailey
Trenches
Second Bailey
View from the Second Bailey
First Bailey
First Bailey entrance
Third Bailey and embankment
First Bailey trench
Embankment and trenches of the First Bailey
Inside a trench of the First Bailey
First Bailey Outer embankment
First Bailey
Inside a trench of the First Bailey
Map

Castle Profile
English Name	Osaka Castle (Ibaraki)
Japanese Name	小坂城
Founder	Okami clan
Year Founded	Nanboku-cho Period
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Ushiku Station (Joban Line), 75 min walk or bus(?)
Hours	park, open any time
Time Required	75 mins
Location	Ushiku, Ibaraki Prefecture
Coordinates	35.96665, 140.19818
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2017
Contributor	Eric
Admin Year Visited	2017
Admin Visits	May 3, 2017

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