Kozukue Castle Explained

Kozukue Castle
Nativename-A:Japanese: 小机城
Location:Kōhoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Type:Hirayama style castle
Ownership:Uesugi clan, Later Hōjō clan/(Kasahara clan)
Condition:ruins
Built:14C
Builder:Uesugi clan
Materials:Earthworks
Demolished:1590
Past Commanders:Kasahara Nobutame
Map Type:Japan Kanagawa Prefecture#Japan
Map Alt:Location in Japan
Map Relief:1

is the name for the earthly remains of a castle structure in Kozukue, Kōho-ku ward of Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.[1]

History

The main grounds are located on the top of a hill surrounded with trees. It is not clear when the Castle was built but probably founded by Uesugi clan, around 1438.During the siege of Odawara in 1590 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the castle was given up without resistance.

Today

The castle is now only ruins, with some earthen walls and moats. In 2017, the castle was listed as one of the Continued Top 100 Japanese Castles.[2]

Kozukue castle remains are located on the outskirts of Yokohama, close to Kozukue Station on JR Yokohama line.About 15 minutes by walk from Kozukue Station.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 小机城. 攻城. ja. 25 July 2019.
  2. Web site: 続日本100名城 . 29 November 2017 . 日本城郭協会. ja. 25 July 2019.