Château d'Utsu Yamashiro

The Utsu Yamashiro Castle stands on Mount Utsu at 49.5 meters above sea level, featuring fortified walls and defensive structures along the western shore of Lake Hamana.

Built between 1521 and 1527 by Nagaike Chikataka under Imagawa Ujichika, the castle served as a strategic point controlling maritime routes until its fall to Tokugawa forces in 1568.

The Shōtaiji Temple within the castle grounds holds designated cultural artifacts, including historical maps and documents detailing the castle's military significance.

The castle ruins are accessible through a five-minute walk from Shōtaiji Temple, with parking facilities available for visitors exploring the historical structures.

The castle contains a boat hiding place structure near the lake shore, used by soldiers for emergency escapes during military conflicts.

GPS coordinates: 34.75594,137.53319

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03