Ue Castle (Koka)

Since this if a flat agricultural area most of the site has been developed over. See nearby Yamanaka Yashiki for the Yamanaka's main residence.

History

The castle was likely a fortification of the Yamanaka clan. Unlike many other Koka Castles this was not based on a yakatajiro design. It was more like the fish scale design of Kuraji Castle. A large area was surrounded on 4 sides by embankments and trenches. Within this area individual living areas were further subdivided by a combination of trenches and embankments.

Field Notes

Since this if a flat agricultural area most of the site has been developed over. See nearby Yamanaka Yashiki for the Yamanaka's main residence.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Ue Castle (Koka)
Japanese Name	植城
Alternate Names	Tsubone Yashiki
Founder	Yamanaka clan
Year Founded	15th C.
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Mikumo Sta (JR Kusatsu Line), 40 min walk
Hours	temples, open any time
Time Required	20 mins
Location	Koka, Shiga Prefecture
Coordinates	34.97442, 136.1462
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Collections	Koka Castles
Admin
Added to Jcastle	2022
Contributor	Eric
Admin Year Visited	2022
Admin Visits	April 1, 2022
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