Shōryūji Castle

Shōryūji Castle
勝龍寺城
Nagaokakyō, Kyoto, Japan
Shōryūji Castle


Aerial photograph of the Shōryūji Castle in 2025
Site information
Typehilltop
OwnerCity of Nagaokakyō, Kyoto
ConditionImitation stone walls and turrets reconstructed
Location
Shōryūji Castle
勝龍寺城
Shōryūji Castle
勝龍寺城
Coordinates34°55′5.21″N 135°42′2.49″E / 34.9181139°N 135.7006917°E / 34.9181139; 135.7006917
Site history
Built19 September, 1339
Built byHosokawa Yoriharu
In use1339 - 1649
MaterialsDry moats, earthwork, earthen bridges, stone walls, wood
Demolished1649
Garrison information
OccupantsYokoyama clan, Akechi Mitsuhide Hosokawa clan, Nagai clan (Nagai Clan, etc.

Shōryūji Castle (勝龍寺城, Shōryūji-jō) is a castle in Nagaokakyō, Kyoto, Japan.