Hachigata Castle

sightseeing

Hachigata Castle is a prime example of Sengoku-period (late 15th-16th centuries) fortresses in the Kanto region and is recognized among Japan’s top 100 castles. It is said to have been built in 1476 (Bunmei 8) by Nagao Kageharu, the chief retainer of the Yamauchi Uesugi clan, who served as the regional governors of the Kanto region. Later, Ujikuni, son of warlord Hojo Ujiyasu from Odawara, expanded and fortified it to its present scale. During Toyotomi Hideyoshi's siege of Odawara, the castle was besieged by forces led by Maeda Toshiie and Uesugi Kagekatsu. After defending for over a month, it was surrendered on the condition that the lives of the garrison would be spared, and the castle was subsequently abandoned. The main bailey and other enclosures, surrounded by earthen ramparts and deep moats, still exist today. You can learn more about Hachigata Castle's history at the Hachigata Castle History Museum, located within Hachigata Castle Park. In addition to restored models and videos, the museum offers a virtual experience program where you can explore the castle grounds recreated using CG, giving you a sense of how it appeared in its heyday. Furthermore, by downloading the app "Yotte GO! Yorii Town" (風雲YｏｔｔｅGO!謎解き寄居町), you can view CG images throughout the park and enjoy interactive games.

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Basic Information

Location

2692-2, Oaza Hachigata, Yorii-machi, Osato

TEL

048-586-0315 (Hachigata Castle History Museum)

FAX

048-580-0818 (Hachigata Castle History Museum)

Home page

https://www.town.yorii.saitama.jp/site/rekishikan/kouenannai.html

Event Information

The town's designated natural monument "Hachigata Castle Cherry Tree" (Edohigan variety, nicknamed "Ujikuni Cherry") reaches peak bloom from late March to early April. Annual illumination events in the area coincide with the blooming period.

Business hours / Fee

Business hours

Open 24/7

Regular holiday

Only when necessary for maintenance

Fee

Free

How to get there

Public transport

Train: 25-minute walk from Yorii Station (JR Hachiko Line/Chichibu Main Line/Tobu Tojo Line)
Bus: Take the Eagle Bus from Yorii Station bound for Washi-no-Sato. Get off at the Hachigata Castle History Museum (Hachigata-jo Rekishikan) bus stop and walk for about 5 minutes.

Car

From Hanazono IC (Kan-Etsu Expressway), take National Route 140 Bypass toward Chichibu/Nagatoro for approximately 15 minutes.

Parking

Parking available at the Hachigata Castle History Museum when visiting the park.
Free (approximately 80 spaces)
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Other

Remarks

Hachigata Castle History Museum:
Hours: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (last admission at 4:00 PM)
Closed: Mondays (or following day if Monday is a holiday), the day after any national holidays, year-end/New Year holidays
Admission: Adults 200 yen, High school/University students 100 yen
Free admission: Ages 70+, junior high students and younger, disability certificate holders

Map

Digital Map

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Cherry Blossoms at Hachigata Castle

The Edohigan Sakura tree located in Hachigata Castle Park is a natural town monument. This cherry blossom tree is estimated to be over 150 years old, and flowers bloom beautifully on its umbrella-shaped canopy of branches every year around the end of March. You can also enjoy the evening illuminated cherry blossoms during peak season!

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Lake Tamayodo（Tamayodoko）

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