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
TypeHirajiro-style castle
Site information
OwnerKira clan, Later Hōjō clan
Conditionruins
Site history
BuiltŌei Period
Built byKira clan
Demolished1590

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]

Setagaya Castle Park

References

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  1. ^ a b "Setagaya Castle" (in Japanese). Setagaya city official. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "日本の城がわかる事典「世田谷城」の解説" (in Japanese). kotobank. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  3. ^ "世田谷城" (in Japanese). Japan Web Magazine. 14 January 2013. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Setagaya Castle" (in Japanese). Setagaya Official. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  5. ^ "Setagaya Castle" (in Japanese). Asahi com. Retrieved 14 November 2021.