Sakasou Castle (Mikawa)
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Sakasōjō is a former fortification site in Sakasō Township on the outskirts of suburban Okazaki where residential sprawl gives way to fields. Unfortunately, the sprawl managed to reach Sakasōjō, and now the site is housing with no ruins remaining.
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History
Sakasōjō was the residence of Tsuźuki Hidesato. Hidesato was originally a vassal of the Imagawa Clan from Ōmi, but switched to serving Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1568 during the latter's invasion of Ōmi. In 1575 he fought in the battle of Nagashino.
Field Notes
Sakasōjō is a former fortification site in Sakasō Township on the outskirts of suburban Okazaki where residential sprawl gives way to fields. Unfortunately, the sprawl managed to reach Sakasōjō, and now the site is housing with no ruins remaining.
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Sakasou Castle (Mikawa) |
| Japanese Name | 三河坂左右 |
| Founder | Tsuźuki Hidesato |
| Year Founded | After 1568 |
| Castle Type | Fortified Manor |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Features | |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Okazaki Station on the Tōkaidō Main Line; 40 minute walk |
| Hours | Access Limited |
| Time Required | 0 minutes |
| Location | Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 34.90615, 137.14284 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2023 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
| Friends of JCastle | |
| Jōkaku Shashin Kiroku | |
| Umoreta Kojō | |
| Aichi Shiro | |
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