Matsuida Castle, Mountain fortress in Annaka, Japan
Located on a ridge at 396 meters elevation between the Kukunagawa and Usuigawa rivers, Matsuida Castle spans 1 kilometer north-south and 1.5 kilometers east-west.
The castle changed hands multiple times, from the Annaka clan to the Takeda clan in 1564, then to the Oda clan, and finally to the Hojo clan before falling to Toyotomi forces in 1589.
The castle site contains multiple compounds including the Annaka bailey, Daido-ji bailey, and Asama outpost, reflecting medieval Japanese military architecture.
Visitors access the castle ruins from the bypass entrance and follow a counterclockwise route marked with guide ropes and information boards through the remaining earthworks.
The castle entrance provides visitors with cans to make noise and ward off bears, which remain present in the surrounding mountain forest.
GPS coordinates: 36.32264,138.79211
Latest update: May 25, 2025 04:23
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