Minamoto no Tsunemoto Yakata

History

Also known as Mita Castle, local legends say that this was the fortified residence or castle of Tsunemoto (late 10th C.) which would potentially make this the oldest castle in Saitama. There's no real evidence linking it to the Heian Period, but it was certainly in use in the Sengoku Period as a fortified encampment. A few kilometers across the river you'll also find Matsuyama Castle (Saitama), so it was likely a satellite fortification at that time.

Visit Notes

Mita Castle is basically a simple single bailey castle with trenches around the outside and an earthen embankment on the inside. It's small, but definitely worth the 10+ min walk from the station if you're in the area.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Minamoto no Tsunemoto Yakata
Japanese Name	源経基館跡
Founder	Minamoto no Tsunemoto?
Year Founded	Heian Period?
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Designations	Prefectural Historic Site
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features	trenches
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Location	, Saitama Prefecture
Coordinates	36° 3' 30.92" N, 139° 30' 1.51" E
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Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	Eric
Admin Year Visited	2020
Admin Visits	January 19, 2020

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