Historic Ruins
○ Second 100 Castles
Shinpu Castle
新府城
A hilltop castle hastily built by Takeda Katsuyori in 1582 as a last refuge from Oda Nobunaga's invasion. Katsuyori burned it himself after just three months; the earthworks on this scenic bluff in Nirasaki are exceptionally well-preserved.
| Japanese Name | 新府城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Yamanashi Prefecture (山梨県) |
| Region | Chubu (中部) |
| Castle Type | Hill Castle |
| Year Built | 1582 |
| Designation | 続100名城 |
| Coordinates | 35.7667, 138.4167 |