Château d'Abeshiro

Located at an elevation of 435 meters, Abe Castle stands on a mountain peak overlooking the right bank of the Abe River in Shizuoka Prefecture.

The Kano clan, who controlled Abe Castle during the Northern and Southern Courts period of Japan, engaged in intense battles against the Imagawa clan across the Abe River.

The castle ruins showcase the defensive architecture of medieval Japan through its remaining baileys and dry moats positioned along the mountain ridges.

Visitors can access the castle ruins through hiking trails starting from either Jibiozenen Temple or Hatori Dokeiin Temple, with a climbing time of approximately 90 minutes.

The main bailey offers views of Mount Fuji and the Suruga Plain, while strategic outposts like Kusumi Fort protected the surrounding territory.

GPS coordinates: 35.00619,138.33869

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04