Historic Ruins
○ Second 100 Castles
Kokokuji Castle
興国寺城
A castle in Numazu considered the founding stronghold of the Hojo clan's rise to power. Ise Shinkuro (later Hojo Soun) based himself here from 1487 to launch his conquest of the Kanto region. The massive earthworks are a national historic site.
| Japanese Name | 興国寺城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Shizuoka Prefecture (静岡県) |
| Region | Chubu (中部) |
| Castle Type | Hill Castle |
| Year Built | 1487 |
| Designation | 続100名城 |
| Coordinates | 35.1, 138.85 |