Setagaya Castle
Castle in Tokyo, Japan
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Setagaya Castle (世田谷城, Setagaya-jō) is the remains of a castle structure in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. Its ruins have been protected as a Prefectural Historic Sites.[1][2]
| Setagaya Castle | |
|---|---|
世田谷城 | |
| Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan | |
Setagaya Castle | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Hirajiro-style castle |
| Owner | Kira clan, Later Hōjō clan |
| Condition | ruins |
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| Site history | |
| Built | Ōei Period |
| Built by | Kira clan |
| Demolished | 1590 |
It is believed that the castle was constructed by the Kira clan in the Ōei Period.[3] Setagaya castle was a mere fortified residence when the castle was built but was expanded and fortified by Kira Naritaka in the Sengoku period.[2]
Later, Setagaya castle became one of the castles under the direct control of the Later Hōjō clan.[2] The castle was demolished soon after the Siege of Odawara in 1590.[1] Setagaya castle park and Gōtoku-ji Temple are on site.[4][5]
