Nakao Castle (Kai)
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History
Nakaojō was said to have been by tradition originally built by Takeda Nobumitsu, but this early history is unverified. In the Sengoku period, a residence was built here by Obata Toramori, a vassal of Takeda Shingen, after he was granted land here for his distinguished service. After the fall of the Takeda Clan in 1582, Nakaojō was expanded into a large fort with four baileys by the Hōjō Clan who used it as a connecting castle between Wakamikojō and Shishikujō. This is probably why the castle is called Nakaojō and not ‘Obata-yashiki’. ‘Nakao’ means ‘middle ridge’; the castle was located on a hill between the river terraces of the Sutama and Shio rivers.
Visit Notes
No ruins remain of Nakaojō, originally a hilltop yamajiro (mountaintop castle), as it was redeveloped as terraced fields. There were flags denoting the site, which was nice, and an old, faded signboard.
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Nakao Castle (Kai) |
| Japanese Name | 甲斐中尾城 |
| Founder | Takeda Nobumitsu; Obata Toramori |
| Year Founded | Sengoku Period |
| Castle Type | Hilltop |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Features | |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Sutama IC |
| Visitor Information | 24/7 free; fields |
| Time Required | 10 minutes |
| Location | Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 35° 48' 7.52" N, 138° 26' 12.12" E |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2022 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
| Friends of JCastle | |
| Oshiro Tabi Nikki | |
| Jōkaku Hōrōki | |
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