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Yamagata · Tsuruoka

Maruoka Castle

丸岡城

Tsuruoka, Yamagata

CastleHilltop castle (hirayamajiro)

A hilltop castle in Tsuruoka, Yamagata. It is said to have been built by Mutō clan.

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Type
Castle
Setting
Hilltop castle (hirayamajiro)built on a low hill rising from the plainWikipedia (ja)
Keep (tenshu)
Not yet confirmedwhether a keep existed is still being checked
Built by
Mutō clanWikipedia (ja)
Main lords
Uesugi clan, Mogami clan, Mutō clanWikipedia (ja)
Abandoned
1615Wikipedia (ja)
Remains to see
Earthen ramparts, MoatsWikipedia (ja)

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Castles nearby

Tsuruoka Park5.2 km · Not yet confirmedTsurugaoka Castle5.5 km · No keep was builtFujishima Castle11.4 km · No keep recordedOguni Castle21.7 km · Not yet confirmedMatsuyama Castle22.6 km · Not yet confirmedMatsuyama Historical Park22.7 km · Not yet confirmed

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Sources

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    Wikipedia「丸岡城 (出羽国)」Wikipedia日本語版wikipediaChecked:
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    Wikidata Q11368303WikidatawikidataChecked:

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