Takasaka Yakata

If you look at the map of the castle territory and ruins you will see that it is much larger than the typical yakata or Fortified Manor. These remains date to when the site was used by the Hojo to launch attacks on Matsuyama Castle. Unfortunately, very little remai

History

The Takasaka Yakata was a Fortified Manor dating back to the 14th C. It was used as one of the bases for the Hojo's attack on Matsuyama Castle and the embankments and trenches date to this time period. This was also the seat of a minor Tokugawa vassal (Kagazume Masanao) from Tokugawa's arrival in Edo until 1681.

Field Notes

If you look at the map of the castle territory and ruins you will see that it is much larger than the typical yakata or Fortified Manor. These remains date to when the site was used by the Hojo to launch attacks on Matsuyama Castle. Unfortunately, very little remains to be seen here today but at least it's just a short walk from the station... or a very long walk from Ohdori Castle !

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Castle Profile
English Name	Takasaka Yakata
Japanese Name	高坂館
Alternate Names	Takasaka-jo, Takasakashi Yakata
Founder	Kosaka clan
Year Founded	14th C
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Designations	Prefectural Historic Site
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Takasaka St. (Tobu Tojo Line); 10 mins walk
Hours	Kosaiji Temple grounds, open 24/7
Time Required	15 mins
Location	Matsuyama, Saitama Prefecture
Coordinates	36.00678, 139.4015
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	Eric
Admin Year Visited	2020
Admin Visits	January 19, 2020
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