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Nagao Kageharu

長尾景春

A late Muromachi warrior and retainer of the Yamanouchi Uesugi, holders of the Kanto deputy post, who later rebelled against his lords. He is said to have built Hachigata Castle in 1476.

Years: 1443–1514

Tradition

Story

Yorii Town introduces him as the man said to have built Hachigata in 1476. He is known for rebelling against his Uesugi lords after he succeeded his father but was passed over for the post of chief retainer.

Connected castles

The Edo-higan cherry in full bloom (March 2010), a Yorii Town Natural Monument 18 m tall and thought to be over 150 years old.

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Yorii, Saitama

Hachigata Castle

鉢形城

A Hojo stronghold whose earthen walls were faced with river stones stacked like stairs.

Japan's 100 Fine Castles No. 22CastleHilltop

MocchyPublic domainWikimedia Commons

said to have built the castleRecord source: article

The Edo-higan cherry in full bloom (March 2010), a Yorii Town Natural Monument 18 m tall and thought to be over 150 years old.

In-depth article

Yorii, Saitama

Hachigata Castle

鉢形城

A Hojo stronghold whose earthen walls were faced with river stones stacked like stairs.

Japan's 100 Fine Castles No. 22CastleHilltop

MocchyPublic domainWikimedia Commons

BuiltRecord source: jokaku

The Edo-higan cherry in full bloom (March 2010), a Yorii Town Natural Monument 18 m tall and thought to be over 150 years old.

In-depth article

Yorii, Saitama

Hachigata Castle

鉢形城

A Hojo stronghold whose earthen walls were faced with river stones stacked like stairs.

Japan's 100 Fine Castles No. 22CastleHilltop

MocchyPublic domainWikimedia Commons

LordRecord source: wikipedia

Sources

1
鉢形城公園案内(寄居町)Checked: 2026-10-03
2
長尾景春(補助資料・Wikipedia日本語版)Checked: 2026-10-03