Tsutsujigasaki Fort
There is a minor fortification site on a bluff behind a reservoir just east of the Takeda Shrine and yakata (manor hall) site. The edge of the ridge is flattened and terraced, though not very wide. Despite the curious name, Tsutsujiǵasaki-tei - ‘tei’ meaning ‘mansion’ - it appears to be a simple tor
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History
The Tsutsujigasaki Pavilion, though later referred to as a villa, was likely a watchtower overlooking the fortified manor hall of the Takeda Clan.
See Tsutsujigasaki Palace for more information.
Field Notes
There is a minor fortification site on a bluff behind a reservoir just east of the Takeda Shrine and yakata (manor hall) site. The edge of the ridge is flattened and terraced, though not very wide. Despite the curious name, Tsutsujiǵasaki-tei - ‘tei’ meaning ‘mansion’ - it appears to be a simple toride (fort) site. To make sure I wasn’t missing anything I climbed the ridge to Tsutsujiǵasaki Park which is located at higher elevation. I couldn’t confirm any more fortification sites (beyond suspicions), but I’m glad I went further up the trail because, whilst inspecting a sloped ditch to the rear of a terraced area, I saw a wild hakubishin (masked palm civet) for the first time. Civets are rare to see, being nocturnal. This one was climbing up a tree right above me.
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| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Tsutsujigasaki Fort |
| Japanese Name | 躑躅ヶ崎邸 |
| Alternate Names | 躑躅ヶ崎遊亭 |
| Founder | Takeda Nobutora |
| Year Founded | Sengoku Period |
| Castle Type | Mountaintop |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Artifacts | Tatebori, Kuruwa |
| Features | trenches |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Kōfu Station on the Chūō Line; 35 minute walk, or 15 minute bus ride to Takeda-jinja |
| Hours | 24/7 free; mountain |
| Time Required | 20 minutes |
| Location | Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 35.68608, 138.58062 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2023 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
| Friends of JCastle | |
| Jōkakuzukan | |
| Shiro Meguri | |
