Suwahara Castle, Mountain fortress in Shimada, Japan
Located on the Makinohara plateau, Suwahara Castle features five crescent-shaped moats and extensive earthwork fortifications spanning 1,450 meters east to west.
Built in 1573 by Takeda forces during their expansion into Tokugawa territory, the castle fell to Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1575 after intense month-long siege operations.
The castle grounds incorporate a Suwa deity shrine, which gave the fortress its name and reflects the integration of religious practices in medieval Japanese fortifications.
The castle site offers free parking and can be accessed via a 10-minute walk from JR Kanaya Station or an 11-minute drive from Shimada-Kanaya Interchange.
The castle ruins feature tea fields within its grounds, where visitors can explore historical fortification elements while walking through active agricultural spaces.
Inception: 1573
GPS coordinates: 34.81804,138.11983
Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:39
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