Shizuhatayama Castle, Medieval mountain fortress in Aoi-ku, Japan
The stone walls and earthen fortifications of Shizuhatayama Castle extend across a strategic hilltop position overlooking the Abe River valley.
Imagawa Norimasa constructed this defensive stronghold in 1411, establishing a crucial military outpost that controlled the surrounding Suruga Province for generations.
The castle grounds incorporate elements of traditional Japanese defensive architecture with multiple baileys connected by narrow paths and strategic gates.
Visitors can access the castle remains through hiking trails that wind up Shizuhatayama mountain, offering views of modern Shizuoka city.
The castle's position along an extended ridge more than four kilometers in length created natural defensive advantages through steep slopes on multiple sides.
Location: Aoi-ku
Inception: 1411
Founders: Imagawa Norimasa
GPS coordinates: 34.99494,138.37494
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:12
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