Hachigata Castle

The castle stands on steep cliffs between the Arakawa and Fukasawa rivers, utilizing natural defenses at a strategic location overlooking routes to Joshu and Shinshu regions.

Nagao Kageharu established the castle in 1476, which later became a crucial stronghold for the Hojo clan during their control of northern Kanto region.

The castle remains represent traditional Japanese fortification methods with multiple baileys including honmaru, ninomaru, and sannomaru arranged to maximize defensive capabilities.

Visitors can access the castle grounds from Yorii Station through a 25-minute walk or take a bus to Hachigata Castle History Museum, which opens from 9:30 to 16:30.

The castle site contains a rare 150-year-old cherry tree measuring 18 meters in height with branches extending 23.5 meters east to west.

Location: Yorii

Inception: 1476

Founders: Nagao Kageharu

Part of: 100 Fine Castles of Japan

Website: https://town.yorii.saitama.jp/site/rekishikan/kouenannai.html

GPS coordinates: 36.10928,139.19596

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:32