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Oshi castle
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Area: Omiya
Category: Historicals > Japanese Castle
Category: Historicals > Japanese Castle
Oshi Castle (忍城, oshijo) is one of seven major castle in Kanto located in Gyoda, Saitama. Originally, it was built around end of 15th century. Currently, rebuild the main Keep tower, however the some of the sand wall is still preserved. It is very small flatland type castle, but it has all components of castle such as moat, tower, stone wall, and the gate. In the history of Japanese war period, this castle has never be fallen.
Tourist info.
There is parking, close at 16:30. There is also history museum in the castle.
Access
0. at Saitama Station
1. use JR Takasahki Line to Kumagaya (42 min.)
2. use Chichibu Line to Gyodashi (8 min.)
3. walk south (15 min.)
Tourist info.
There is parking, close at 16:30. There is also history museum in the castle.
Access
0. at Saitama Station
1. use JR Takasahki Line to Kumagaya (42 min.)
2. use Chichibu Line to Gyodashi (8 min.)
3. walk south (15 min.)
Access to Omiya Area
Omiya and Saitama city is the one of the biggest cities in Kanto Region. Many people who works at Tokyo live in this area. Saitama Arena in Omiya is one of the biggest stage which holds many music, K-1 and all kinds of entertainment show. Kawagoe which is located in the center of Saitama Prefecture has great Edo style view of Town. It is also called Kurazukuri.
Map around Oshi castle
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Detailed Travel Guide for Oshi castle
Oshi castle was completed by Narita Akiyasu around 1479. The Narita family ruled over the area of Gyoda for about 100 years until the castle fell to forces loyal to Hideyoshi in his assault on the Kanto area. However, this castle itself was never be fallen. During the Kanto war, Hideyoshi versus Hojo, this castle was attacked by Mitsunari Ishida. Ishida used many force and strategy to fall this castle, but this castle was never be fallen and as Hojo’s plan, it kept Ishida’s force here in Gyoda. However, because Odawara castle was fallen, Oshi castle was also open for free blood.
Founder
Narita Akiyasu
Year
1479
Reconstructed
1988 (concrete)
Type
Flatland
