Château de Kashiwabara

The Kashiwabara Castle site features dry moats on three sides, measuring three meters deep and between three to seven meters wide.

The fortress played a critical role during the 1545 siege when 80,000 Uesugi and Ashikaga forces attempted to capture Kawagoe Castle from the Hojo Clan.

The castle grounds contain an Inari shrine at the top of the ruins, connecting military history with religious practices of medieval Japan.

Modern visitors can examine the preserved moat system that demonstrates medieval Japanese defensive engineering and fortification techniques.

The archaeological excavations of the site are consistently refilled after study to maintain the structural integrity of the remaining fortification elements.

GPS coordinates: 34.59444,136.08333

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:07