Kambara Castle Ruins
The ruins of Kambara Castle are the site of a castle built by the Imagawa clan in the early Tenbun era (1532–1555) and abandoned by the Tokugawa clan in July of Tenshō 18 (1582).
Kamabara Castle was one of many mountain castles built during the early Warring States period. Known as a “peak-style” mountain castle, it featured a main enclosure (honmaru) at the summit, surrounded by defensive terraces (kuruwa) carved into the mountain slopes in a stair-step formation.
At the time, the terrain was considered ideal for a mountain castle, and it was regarded as an impregnable fortress; however, it was captured twice. Since the first capture was by the Takeda clan and the second by a combined force of the Oda and Tokugawa clans, it can be said that this was a formidable castle that could only be taken by the power of a major Sengoku daimyo.
Today, the summit is home to Shiroyama Hachiman Shrine and is known as a famous spot for cherry blossoms. Remnants of Kamabara Castle include the remains of stone walls and dry moats, and some areas have been partially reconstructed based on archaeological surveys conducted during the Kamabara Town era.
- Kambara Castle Ruins
- Aerial View of the Kamabara Castle Ruins
Basic Information
- Address
- Zenfukuji, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture 421-3203
- Telephone Number
- 054-221-1066
- Access
[Car]
Tomei Expressway, Shimizu IC ~ (approx. 30 min) ~ National Route 1 Bypass, Takahama IC ~ (approx. 15 min) ~ Kamabara Castle Ruins[Public Transportation]
From JR Shizuoka Station, take the Tokaido Main Line (upbound) to JR Shin-Kamabara Station, then walk for 40 minutes to the Kamabara Castle Ruins- Car Park
[Standard-sized vehicle]
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