* Image is for illustrative purposes only.Tsukui Castle
津久井城
- Lord
- The Tsukui clan of the Miura family (tradition); in the Sengoku period, the Naitō clan
- Era
- Said to have been built in the Kamakura period, but details are unknown. Traces of the castle can be confirmed from around the late 15th century. Fell during the siege of Odawara in 1590 (Tenshō 18)
- Designation
- Designation category not confirmed
- Location
- Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture
- Access
- Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Tsukui Castle is a historic castle in the Kantō region (Said to have been built in the Kamakura period, but details are unknown. Traces of the castle can be confirmed from around the late 15th century. Fell during the siege of Odawara in 1590 (Tenshō 18)). Its lord was The Tsukui clan of the Miura family (tradition); in the Sengoku period, the Naitō clan.
Overview
Overview
Tsukui Castle was a mountain castle in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, also called Tsukui-jō (Chikui Castle). It stands at about 375 meters above sea level, about 180 meters above the foot of the mountain. Remains of enclosures, dry moats and earthen ramparts survive on Mount Shiroyama.
Construction
The date of construction is not certain. The Tsukui clan, a branch of the Miura family, is said to have built it in the Kamakura period, but details are unknown. Traces of the castle can be confirmed from around the late 15th century.
The Naitō Clan in the Sengoku Period
In the Sengoku period, the castle became an important branch castle of the Hōjō clan of Odawara, and its lord was of the Naitō clan. The earliest record suggesting the Naitō were lords is said to be from the Taiei era (1521–1528). The "Oyashiki" site at the foot of the mountain is said to be the residence of the Naitō clan.
Fall and Jin'ya
During the siege of Odawara in 1590 (Tenshō 18), the castle is said to have fallen to Tokugawa forces. There was no major battle. After the castle was abandoned, the area came under direct Tokugawa control, and a jin'ya (administrative office) was set up at the foot of the mountain. The jin'ya was abolished in 1664 (Kanbun 4).
Connection to Swords
No source tying the castle to a specific sword has been confirmed.
Highlights
- Also called Chikui Castle. A mountain castle at about 375 meters, about 180 meters above the foot
- During its time as a branch castle of the Hōjō of Odawara, the lords were of the Naitō clan
- Said to have fallen during the siege of Odawara in 1590
- After abandonment, a jin'ya was set up at the foot; abolished in 1664
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