Shoufukuji Fort

Shōfukuji-rui is now the site of an annex of Shōfukuji, a temple in Nakada Township. I checked around the temple structures but no ruins remain. The nearby bus stop called 'Shimokido', which means 'Lower Gate', so it may be related to a fortification.

History

For more information see Mizukami Mondo Yashiki and Shouunji Fort.

Field Notes

Shōfukuji-rui is now the site of an annex of Shōfukuji, a temple in Nakada Township. I checked around the temple structures but no ruins remain. The nearby bus stop called 'Shimokido', which means 'Lower Gate', so it may be related to a fortification.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Shoufukuji Fort
Japanese Name	正福塁
Founder	Mizukami Clan
Year Founded	Late Sengoku Period
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Shinpu Station on the Chūō Main Line; 15 minute walk
Hours	24/7 free; temple
Time Required	10 minutes
Location	Nirasaki, Yamanashi Prefecture
Coordinates	35.74431, 138.43756
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2023
Contributor	ART
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed

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