the castle town of Kuroi(黒井)

the castle town of Kuroi(黒井) thumbnail

the old map of the castle town of Kuroi(黒井) Castle ruled by Akai Naoya(赤井直政), who defeated Akechi Mitsuhide(明智光秀).

update date: 2019.09.04

このマップ(地図)を見る

Number of spots : 11spots

  • Matoba Hill Matoba Hill

    show stroly map Show Stroly map

    In the past, this place has used practice of archery. It is now a rice terrace, but traces of the time are left.

  • The jizo of signpost The jizo of signpost

    show stroly map Show Stroly map

    The signpost is dug in the Jizo Bodhisattva body as if it is hidden in the bib of the body. In one theory it is said that he dug in the Jizo body to prevent mischief.

  • Nishizige Nishizige

    スポット画像未設定

    show stroly map Show Stroly map

    It was called "Nishizige(西地下)" in the sense of "the end of the west city". In the past, farmers lived here.

  • Fukuga Hill Fukuga Hill

    show stroly map Show Stroly map

    Keywords Tokunaga Iemitsu, Kasuga No Tsubone It is said that Kasuga No Tsubone(春日局, also Saito Fuku, 斎藤福) known as Tokunaga Iemitsu(徳川家光)'s nanny is playing on this road in her young age. Since her name is "Fuku", this road has come to be called Fukuga Hill.

  • The spring never running dry The spring never running dry

    show stroly map Show Stroly map

    An ancient water field. It seems that it does not wither for some reason. It used to be used as a horse drinking place in the past.

  • The well The well

    show stroly map Show Stroly map

    Kuroi was named Kuroi(黒井, Black well) because the geology of Kuroi was bad and the water was dark. In Kuroi, drinking water had can be drawn only in three places in the Jojuzi Temple of west and in the the Oyama district and the Shibamachi district of east.

  • Kozenji Temple Kozenji Temple

    show stroly map Show Stroly map

    Keywords Akai Naomasa, Shimo Palace Akai Naomasa lived here except for wartime. The place where such lords lived is called Shimo Palace(下館). At the time of wartime Akai Naomasa entered Kuroi(黒井) Castle with his men and fought against enemies.

  • 黒井城跡 黒井城跡

    スポット画像未設定

    show stroly map Show Stroly map

    赤井直正の居城

  • Jyojuzi Temple (Nishinobou) Jyojuzi Temple (Nishinobou)

    show stroly map Show Stroly map

    Long ago, this temple had the role of a fortress, so soldiers were stationed. When the enemies attacked, the soldiers fought here to prevent enemies from entering the city.

  • Mt. Nekoyama Mt. Nekoyama

    show stroly map Show Stroly map

    Keywords Lower class samurai's place A lower class samurai lived here. It is now a graveyard, but still the stone wall of house remains, and you can see how the samurai of that time lived.

  • Hyouzu-jinja Shrine Hyouzu-jinja Shrine

    show stroly map Show Stroly map

    Keywords Akai Naomasa(赤井直正) A shrine where Akai Naomasa believed. The worship road leads along the cherry blossoms, and in the spring you can see very beautiful cherry blossoms.