Shibukawa Yorii Castle

There are two castles called Shibukawa located somewhat close to each other. Shibukawa-Yoriijō is on flat land whilst Shibukawa-Irisawajō is located in foothills. I went only to the site of Shibukawa-Yoriijō, which is now that of a temple and homes. The most obvious sign that there was a castle here

History

Shibukawajō was built by Shibukawa Jishū in 1572 as a satellite fortification of Shiroijō to defend against Takeda Shingen and Sanada Yukitaka who had invaded the area. The fort measured around 180m by 150m and consisted of two baileys.

Field Notes

There are two castles called Shibukawa located somewhat close to each other. Shibukawa-Yoriijō is on flat land whilst Shibukawa-Irisawajō is located in foothills. I went only to the site of Shibukawa-Yoriijō, which is now that of a temple and homes. The most obvious sign that there was a castle here is a wide karabori (dry moat) segment. And there is also a literal sign to tell us at the temple.

Admin Update (Jan 2022): Added a few photos and GPS coordinates to existing photos.

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Gallery

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  Karabori
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  Dorui (earthen ramparts) and karabori (dry moat)
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Castle Profile
English Name	Shibukawa Yorii Castle
Japanese Name	渋川寄居城
Alternate Names	渋川城
Founder	Shibukawa Jishū
Year Founded	1572
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Karabori
Features	water moats, trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Shibukawa Station on the Agamatsu and Jouetsu lines; 15 minute walk
Hours	Free; 24/7; Temple
Time Required	20 minutes
Location	Shibukawa, Gunma Prefecture
Coordinates	36.49785, 139.00218
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2021
Contributor	ART
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed, 2021
Admin Visits	June 13, 2021
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