Historic Ruins
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Yamanaka Castle
山中城
A Hojo clan mountain pass castle on the Tokai Road in Mishima, Shizuoka. Famous for the distinctive rectangular earthwork barriers (障子堀) unique to Hojo construction. Fell to Toyotomi forces in just half a day in 1590.
| Japanese Name | 山中城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Shizuoka Prefecture (静岡県) |
| Region | Chubu (中部) |
| Castle Type | Hill Castle |
| Year Built | 16th c. |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 35.1614, 138.9333 |