Château de Shinohara

The Shinohara Castle stands on a strategic hilltop location, featuring traditional defensive walls and guard towers typical of Japanese fortification architecture.

The castle served as a military stronghold during the Sengoku period, protecting the southern territories of the Kanto region from potential invasions.

Shinohara Castle incorporates elements of Japanese military engineering, with its stone foundations and wooden structures reflecting medieval construction techniques.

Visitors can reach the castle ruins by taking a 15-minute walk from Shinohara station through residential streets and uphill paths.

The castle grounds contain archaeological remnants that provide evidence of samurai garrison life and military strategies of feudal Japan.

GPS coordinates: 35.50883,139.62308

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:07