Hanenishi Castle

History

Hanejō, which was made up of two fortifications, Hanenishijō in the west and Hanehigashijō in the east, was constructed by Ohkubo Tadashige in 1524. The Ohkubo, who were descended from the Utsunomiya Clan of Shimotsuke Province, used Kamiwadajō as their main base. However, Kamiwadajō fell to Oda Nobuhide in 1542, at which time the Ohkubo retreated to Hanejō.

Visit Notes

Hanenishijō is now the site of a modest shrine to Inari in the Hane neighbourhood of Okazaki. The shrine was built by the Ohkubo in 1575 to commemorate their victory (under the Matsudaira) at the Battle of Nagashino.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Hanenishi Castle
Japanese Name	羽根西城
Alternate Names	Hanejō (羽根城)
Founder	Ohkubo Tadashige
Year Founded	1524
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Okazaki Station (JR) on the Tōkaidō Main Line; 5 minute walk to Inari-jinja
Visitor Information	24/7 free; shrine
Time Required	10 minutes
Location	Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture
Coordinates	34° 55' 41.59" N, 137° 9' 17.32" E
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Added to Jcastle	2023
Contributor	ART
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