Makino Castle (Mikawa)

History

Makinojō was the original castle of the Makino Clan, constructed in the early 15th century by Makino Narutomi who had been relocated from Sanuki by the Kamakura-bakufu. A small clan ground between the conflicts of the Matsudiara and the Imagawa, the Makino controlled territory in the Ushikubo area of Mikawa. Makino Narutoki built a new castle, Imahashijō (now known as Yoshida Castle), in 1505, and Makinojō was abandoned.

Visit Notes

Makinojō is a flatland earthworks fortification site in the periurban Makino neighbourhood of Toyokawa Municipality. The ruins consist of a stretch, including a corner segment, of dorui (earthen ramparts), and what looks to be the remains of a bailey. Unfortunately, when I visited, the site was terribly overgrown with tall grasses and I couldn’t reach the ramparts! I only made it as far as the explanation board by the road which has some information and a map.

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Gallery

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  Dorui seen from within bailey
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  Map
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  Bailey space (very overgrown)
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  Earthen ramparts from below

Castle Profile
English Name	Makino Castle (Mikawa)
Japanese Name	三河牧野城
Founder	Makino Narutomi
Year Founded	Early 15th Century
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Designations	Local Historic Site
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Dorui, Kuruwa
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Toyokawa-Inari Station on the Meitetsu Toyokawa Line / Toyokawa Station (JR) on the Iida Line; 20 minute walk
Visitor Information	24/7; Free; Fields
Time Required	10 minutes
Location	Toyokawa, Aichi Prefecture
Coordinates	34° 49' 31.26" N, 137° 24' 35.21" E
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2023
Contributor	ART
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