Hosokawaonmaeda Castle

History

Hosokawaonmaedajō, also simply called Hosokawajō, was the fortified manor hall of Ashikaga Yoshitaka. Following the Jōkyū War in 1221, Ashikaga Yoshiuji became governor of Mikawa Province. His progeny established their own fiefs. Yoshitaka settled in Hosokawa, establishing his manor and the Hosokawa Clan.

Visit Notes

Hosokawaonmaedajō is a a fortified manor hall site in Hosokawa Township, Okazaki Municipality. There is a mound of earth in a field thought to be the ruins of the castle. The earthen ramparts must've been quite substantial. Atop of the mound is a stele marking the castle.

Gallery

Earthen rampart and site stele

Castle Profile
English Name	Hosokawaonmaeda Castle
Japanese Name	細川御前田城
Alternate Names	Hosokawajō (細川城)
Founder	Ashikaga Yoshitaka
Year Founded	13th Century
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Dorui
Features
Visitor Information
Access	'Hello Cycling' bicycles are available in downtown Okazaki
Visitor Information	24/7 free; fields
Time Required	15 minutes
Location	Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture
Coordinates	35° 1' 18.73" N, 137° 9' 56.81" E
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2024
Contributor	ART
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