Makishima Castle, Japanese castle ruins in Uji, Japan
Located on a former island surrounded by Lake Ogura, Makishima Castle controlled strategic positions along the Uji River during medieval Japan.
The castle gained prominence in 1573 when Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiaki sought refuge there during his rebellion against Oda Nobunaga, marking the end of Muromachi shogunate.
The castle grounds represented the power center of the Makishima clan, who maintained authority over the surrounding territories through military and political influence.
Two memorial stones mark the castle location, accessible through a 15-minute walk from JR Uji Station to the current Makishima Park.
The castle stones were repurposed in 1592 to construct the Makishima embankment during the Uji River course modification project under Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
GPS coordinates: 34.89908,135.79789
Latest update: May 12, 2025 06:47
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