Setagaya Castle (世田谷城, Setagaya-jō) is the remains of a castle structure in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. Its ruins have been protected as a Prefectural Historic Sites.[1][2] It is believed that the castle was constructed by the Kira clan in the Ōei Period.[3] Setagaya castle was a mere fortified residence when the castle was built but was expanded and improved the defences by Kira Naritaka in the Sengoku period.[2] | ||||||
Type: Hirajiro-style castle | ||||||
Built: Ōei Period | ||||||
Builder: Kira clan | ||||||