Site of Kanbara Castle - Shizuoka

I stopped by for jogging early in the morning. You can see Mt. Fuji in the back of the main shrine.

There is also a private parking lot and a playground bench toilet in the park opposite. The road to the top was well maintained and easy to climb. In the open space on the way, there are two observatory benches, and there are fashionable fences so you can have a good time and take a rest. You can also overlook the Suruga Bay. The view from the summit shrine was also superb, and there was also a bench toilet.

Originally the castle of Mr. Imagawa, Yamashiro was an important base because it was located at the front line where Imagawa, Hojo and Takeda collided. Hojo Shinsaburo Tsunashige (Mr. Shinnobu), who was Goho Hojo's warlord and the current owner of Kozuki Castle, entered to control Takeda's invasion of Suruga after the death of Yoshimoto Imagawa. It is thought that this was a tragic stage because all of the Hojo groups were attacked by Takeda forces such as Takeda Katsuyori and Yamakage Masakage, and Hojo Shinsaburo Tsunashige and other Hojo forces were defeated. It was abandoned after the Oda-Tokugawa Allied forces attacked Kambara Castle, which was under Takeda's control. The castle was a very solid castle because the main ring and the Zenpukuji temple were connected to the summit at an altitude of 138 meters, and a large moat was set up between them. I can imagine. There is a parking lot near the Karatedaguchi, and you can climb the castle while watching the Ozora moat.

About 20 minutes on foot from Shin Kambara Station. The road from Zenpukuji Park side (south) is well maintained. From the narrow path from the side of the private house in the foreground (east side), you will reach the north-facing curved ring. I think that the surrounding moat has well preserved its shape. Although it is small as a castle, it was felt that it was in an important position because of the relationship between Nirayama Castle and Kokokuji Castle in the east and Satsuda Pass in the west.

It was interesting as a castle ruin, but there is "something". ******************************** You can see the scale by actually walking. Also the height difference. Also the structure. ···torii? In front of, it was a little open and I could see the Tokaido and Suruga Bay. I remembered the past while sitting on the slope and drinking a glass of sake. ... But somehow, I felt "something". It resembles "something" that I felt in the rock cave in Kamakura. Maybe it's because of my feelings, but it may be close to that "something" that people who feel when they enter a hotel room feel it. Everyone, don't take "something" back home.

At the castle of Mr. Hojo (the successor of Yoshimoto Imagawa, his true wife is Mr. Hojo) who was on the side of Mr. Imagawa during the invasion of Suruga by Shingen Takeda, the illusion that he was the fourth son of Saun Hojo and the elder of Mr. Hojo. The son of hermitage, Ujizane, was protecting it. The importance of this castle can be seen in the placement of the clan. To invade Suruga from Kofu, the home of Shingen geographically, go down the Fuji River, reach the sea, turn south, and pass through the Satta Pass (the pass crossing road was made from the Edo period). It was a dangerous road along the sea until then.) However, Kambara Castle, which is located just south of the mouth of the Fuji River, not only hinders the supply troops from Kofu, but may also hit the back, so Takeda It was a serious threat to the side. In fact, Shingen invaded Suruga twice, but the first time he occupied Suruga, the capital of the Imagawa clan, but the supply route was cut off by the Hojo army at the Kanbara Castle behind him and the Satsumi Pass that had advanced. Once the occupied territories are abandoned or withdrawn, it is unavoidable. Therefore, the second invasion since the last reflection surrounded Kanbara Castle first. That said, Kanbara Castle is located on a solid mountain, and if you don't let it fall quickly, the Hojo main army will come to the rescue. The capture was urgent. By the way, from here onward is the true value of "Takeda Shingen" (laughs). What did Shingen think? Suddenly, Shingen unboxed the castle, gathered the soldiers, turned south, and began to advance toward Sunpu. The castle side would have been surprised, after all, the large army showed its defenseless back and quietly moved away. There is a chance to chase after and give a blow. Ujinobu, the lord of the castle, courageously shoots the castle with all the soldiers and bites into the Oyamada forces of the Imperial Army, resulting in a fierce battle. You all know (laughs). Of course, it's Shingen's trap. If you make a mistake in the timing, you may be hit hard, but the highly trained Takeda soldiers can instantly change into a defensive or offensive formation. It is Shingen's usual way to show his back and invite the enemy, and Ieyasu Tokugawa is also caught in this and has been terrified at the Battle of Mikatagahara. In addition, Takeda Katsuyori, who was hiding in a position invisible from the castle, attacked Kanbara Castle, which was weakly defended with only injured soldiers remaining, and succeeded in causing it to fall in a short time. Ujinobu, the lord of the castle, is surprised to find out that he was caught in a trap by the black smoke rising from the castle, but it was too late. It was almost wiped out after being caught by Takeda Katsuyori. When I talk about the history of the castle, it looks like this, but when I went to the site, I was overwhelmed by the proximity of the sky, the blueness and expanse of Suruga Bay, and the neat appearance of Mt. ). Even if you're not interested in history, you won't regret it if you visit the scenery wonderfully.

In addition to the main Kuruwa and Zenpukuji Kuruwa, the roads and signs to each Kuruwa are also maintained. Thank you, Kanbara Town. As a castle, you can see it by climbing it, but it is remembered that it was an important base where you could monitor the important point of Tokaido. The Horikiri between the main Kuruwa and the Zenpukuji Kuruwa is wonderful.

It was hard to find a spider web on the climbing road, probably because there were no people in it. The sea can be seen from the remains of the main enclosure, but the trees are overgrown and the visibility is not good.