Takiyama Castle

Infobox Military Structure
name=Takiyama Castle
_ja. 滝の城
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coordinates=coord|35|48|02|N|139|31|54|E
location=Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, Japan


caption=The Takiyama (Waterfall Mountain) Castle dry moat.
type=Japanese castle
built=Sengoku Period
builder=Ōishi Sadahisa
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demolished=1590
condition=Ruins
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controlledby=Oishi clan
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Takiyama Castle or nihongo|Waterfall Mountain Castle|瀧山城|Taki-yama-jō is simply known now as nihongo|Waterfall Castle|滝の城|Taki-no-jō. It is a flatland-hilltop Japanese castle ruin located in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture. It was on a key route between the northern Kanto Plain and Hachioji.

The most recent structure was built in the 15th century by Ōishi Sadahisa and existed during the 16th century Sengoku Period of Japanese history. In 1546, the Hojo of Odawara took control and in 1569 possession passed to the Takeda. [ Papinot, E. (1910)]

After 1590, the castle was abandoned simultaneously with the arrival of Tokugawa Ieyasu into the region, having outlived its purpose.

The castle is now a ruin with clear archeological evidence of the foundations of a number buildings and a dry moat. The castle name "Waterfall Castle" is due to an waterfall that existed previously on the eastern part of the castle grounds. The castle grounds now form a recreational park including walking paths, a children's play area and a baseball field.

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References

* Papinot, E. (1910). "Historical and Geographical Dictionary of Japan." 1972 Printing. Charles E. Tuttle Company, Tokyo, ISBN 0-8048-0996-8.
* On site descriptive signage.