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Shoryuji Castle
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A flatland castle built by Hosokawa Yoriharu in 1339; in 1578 Gracia Hosokawa (Tama) was married here, and after the Honno-ji Incident in 1582 the defeated Akechi Mitsuhide made his last stand in this castle before his death.
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1339
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Castle
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10 min walk from JR Nagaokakyo Station
13-1 Shoryuji, Nagaokakyo, Kyoto
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Castle
Founded 1339
687 years
Overview
A flatland castle built in 1339 by Hosokawa Yorihari, later extensively renovated into an early-modern castle by Hosokawa Fujitaka (Yusai). It is known as the castle where Tama (later Gracia Hosokawa), daughter of Akechi Mitsuhide, wed Hosokawa Tadaoki in 1578. It was also the historical stage where Akechi Mitsuhide took refuge after the Honno-ji Incident. Now preserved as Shoryuji Castle Park, it…
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Origins
Shoryuji Castle traces its origins to 1339, when Hosokawa Yoriharu, a military commander serving the Ashikaga shogunate, constructed a flatland fortress on this site. During the Nanbokucho period, it served as a strategically vital stronghold amid conflict between the Northern and Southern Courts. I…
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Akechi Mitsuhide
Perpetrator of the Honnoji Incident
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After the Honno-ji Incident on June 2, 1582, Mitsuhide was crushed by Hashiba Hideyoshi at the Battle of Yamazaki and fled to Shoryuji Castle in defeat. He escaped that night but was reportedly killed by commoners at Ogurisu while fleeing. This castle marks the end of his legendary 'Three Days' Rule.'
Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Taiko, Ruler of All
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In 1582, at the Battle of Yamazaki, Akechi Mitsuhide, who had killed Oda Nobunaga, was defeated by Hashiba Hideyoshi (later Toyotomi Hideyoshi). Driven back by Hideyoshi's victory, Mitsuhide took refuge briefly at Shoryuji Castle before dying while trying to flee toward Sakamoto Castle. Hideyoshi's triumph made this castle the stage for Mitsuhide's final days.
Oda Nobunaga
Revolutionary of Tenka Fubu
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In 1578, Tama (later Gracia Hosokawa), daughter of Nobunaga's retainer Mitsuhide, was married to Hosokawa Tadaoki at this castle. The site witnessed the bond between Nobunaga and Mitsuhide, only to become Mitsuhide's final stronghold after their fatal falling out.
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Hours
9:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–6:00 PM from April through October). Open year-round except December 28–January 4.
Admission
Free admission.
As of 2026-07-17. Subject to change.
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