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Mibu Castle (壬生城, Mibu-jō) is a Japanese castle located in Mibu, southern Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. At the end of the Edo period, Mibu Castle was home to a branch of the Torii clan, daimyō of Mibu Domain.
Mibu Castle is a flat castle located in Mibu-machi, Shimotsuga-gun, Tochigi Prefecture. It was built by the Mibu clan during the Muromachi period, and served as a lodging facility for visitors to Nikko Toshogu Shrine until the time of the fourth shogun, Tokugawa Tsunayoshi.
Mibu Castle (壬生城, Mibu-jō) is a Japanese castle located in Mibu, southern Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. At the end of the Edo period, Mibu Castle was home to a branch of the Torii clan, daimyō of Mibu Domain.
Mibu Castle was founded in 1462 by Mibu Tanenari. After the castle was sacked in 1590 during Toyotomi Hideyoshi's campaign against the Hōjō Clan and thereafter many commanders took possession of the castle in rapid succession, but eventually Yūki Hideyasu held control of the castle.
From the top, you can overlook the rural scenery of the eastern part of Kitahiroshima Town, including the townscape of the Mibu district. Kamakura PeriodIt is said to have been built by the Yamagata clan during the Kamakura Period, and fell to an attack by the Mori clan in 1536.
- 731-1515 Mibu, Kitahiroshima-cho, Yamagata-gun
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Explore Mibu's Historical Sites: Mibu is home to several historical sites that showcase the town's rich cultural heritage. Mibu-dera Temple is a must-visit, known for its beautiful architecture and serene atmosphere. Mibu Castle Ruins offer a glimpse into the town's feudal past, with remnants of the castle walls and moat still visible. 3.
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Mibu (壬生町, Mibu-machi) is a town located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2020, the town had an estimated population of 39,158 in 16,149 households, [1] and a population density of 640 persons per km 2. The total area of the town is 61.06 square kilometres (23.58 sq mi).
