Shoryuji Castle

Much of the Honmaru and Numatamaru are preserved in close to their original state. The reconstructed walls give you some sense of what it was like but the community center on the grounds that is meant to look like a castle structure actually makes the reconstruction of the castle look a little bit m

History

In 1339, Shoryuji Castle was built by Hosokawa Yoriharu, a leading retainer of Ashikaga Takauji, the first shogun of the Ashikaga Shogunate. The castle is located a strategic point to help defend Kyoto, the capital at the time, from incursions from the West. During the Onin Wars, the Iwanari Tomomichi was lord of the castle for the western alliance. After Nobunaga conquered the region he stationed Hosokawa Fujitaka here. Fujitaka fortified the castle and built a double moat around it. The castle was also used as a base by Akechi Mitsuhide in the Battle of Yamazaki after the death of Nobunaga in 1582. Parts of the castle were cannibalized for use in Yodo Castle and it was left in a poor state. Nagai Naokiyo became lord of the castle in 1633 and attempted to reconstruct it, but the castle was decommissioned when he was moved to Settsu province in 1649.

Field Notes

Much of the Honmaru and Numatamaru are preserved in close to their original state. The reconstructed walls give you some sense of what it was like but the community center on the grounds that is meant to look like a castle structure actually makes the reconstruction of the castle look a little bit more grand than it likely was. Close to the station, this castle is worth stopping at if you are in the area.

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Gallery

South Gate
Honmaru moat and walls
Koraimon of the South Gate
Numata Bailey
well in the Numata Bailey
Embankment between the Numata and Honmaru baileys
Honmaru moat
Honmaru moat and walls
Honmaru moat and walls
Honmaru
Honmaru and mock yagura
North walls of the honmaru
North Entrance
North Gate
Clay walls
Honmaru bailey
Yagura foundation
Yagura foundation
Honmaru moat
Map

Castle Profile
English Name	Shoryuji Castle
Japanese Name	勝竜寺城
Founder	Hosokawa Yoriharu
Year Founded	1339
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	No main keep but other buildings
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features	water moats, stone walls
Visitor Information
Access	JR Nagaokakyo Sta. (Tokaido Line), 10 min walk
Hours	Open 9am-6pm April to October, and 9am-5pm November to March. Free admission.
Time Required	20 mins
URL	Castle Website
Location	Nagaokakyo, Kyoto
Coordinates	34.91823, 135.70077
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2008
Admin Year Visited	2016
Admin Visits	December 25, 2016

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