Shizuhatayama Castle, Medieval mountain fortress in Aoi-ku, Japan
Shizuhatayama Castle is a medieval fortress situated on a mountain ridge in Aoi-ku, featuring stone walls and earthen fortifications. The ruins spread across multiple connected sections linked by narrow pathways and defensive gates.
Imagawa Norimasa established this fortress in 1411 as a vital military outpost in Suruga Province. It maintained strategic importance in controlling the region for many generations.
The castle grounds incorporate elements of traditional Japanese defensive architecture with multiple baileys connected by narrow paths and strategic gates.
The castle ruins can be reached through hiking trails that lead up the mountain and offer views of modern Shizuoka city. Visitors should be prepared for uneven paths and steep inclines.
The fortress spreads across an extended mountain ridge, creating natural defensive advantages through steep slopes on multiple sides. This terrain made the location exceptionally difficult to attack.
Location: Aoi-ku
Inception: 1411
Founders: Imagawa Norimasa
GPS coordinates: 34.99494,138.37494
Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:06
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