Category:

Prefecturally Designated Historic Site

Title:

Junojo ato

The Ruins of Juno Castle

寿能城跡

No. of features:

―

Designated:

October 1, 1962

Location:

2-155 Junocho, Omiya Ward (inside Juno Park)

Owner:

Saitama City

Description:

Juno Castle was built in 1560 as an auxiliary branch of Iwatsuki Castle. Built on a hill in the middle of a plain, the stronghold faced Minuma and was protected by a natural barrier on its east, south, and west sides. It is believed that the fort was the residence of Ushioda Dewanokami Suketada, the fourth son of Ota Sukemasa.

The fort fell to flaming arrows during the Siege of Odawara in 1590. Today, Ushioda’s tombstone can be found in what was once the castle’s inner court, standing on the remains of the fort’s watchtower.

Associated Texts:

(1960). “Cultural Properties in Omiya” (vol. 1). Omiya Municipal Board of Education.

(1965). “Cultural Properties in Omiya”. Omiya Municipal Board of Education.

(1987). “Cultural Properties in Omiya” (vol. 3). Omiya Municipal Board of Education.

Please be courteous towards other visitors, locals, and the site’s owners/curators when visiting this cultural property.

Inquiries (Japanese only)

Cultural Heritage Preservation Division, Department of Lifelong Learning, Board of Education Secretariat　

TEL：048-829-1723 FAX：048-829-1989

 https://www.city.saitama.jp/004/005/006/001/005/015/001/p000202.html