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宇都宮藩
Utsunomiya Domain
奥平氏

Okudaira Clan
100,000 Koku
本多氏

Honda Clan
155,000 Koku
奥平氏

Okudaira Clan
120,000 Koku
松平 (奥平)

Matsudaira (Okudaira) Clan
150,000 Koku
本多氏

Honda Clan
100,000 Koku
奥平氏

Okudaira Clan
90,000 Koku
阿部氏

Abe Clan
100,000 Koku
戸田氏

Toda Clan
67,000 Koku
松平 (深溝)

Matsudaira (Fukōzu) Clan
65,000 Koku
戸田氏

Toda Clan
70,000 Koku
宇都宮城
Utsunomiya Castle is classified as a flatland castle, and is located in Tochigi Prefecture. During the pre-modern age, it found itself within the borders of Shimotsuke Province. It is associated with the Utsunomiya, Honda clans. Dates in use: 1063 - 1864.
Compromises have been made with the reconstructed sections of Utsunomiya castle that, I believe, make it a complete and utter eyesore. That's right folks, when I cast my gaze upon the rebuilt turrets and earthen walls and elevator and tunnel, I am physically ill.
Okay, so way back in 2007, the West-northwest section of the castle was rebuilt. This consisted of the Fujimi Turret, the Kiyoaki Dai (Turret) and a mighty section of an embankment. Piercing the guts of this embankment is a concrete-lined tunnel. Is it too much of an effort for people to just walk around?
Timeline
1063 | It is said that the first fortifications were built by Fujiwara Sōen whose descendants would take the name Utsunomiya. |
1597 | The Utsunomiya clan was removed from their lands and replaced by the Gamō clan. |
1601 | The Okudaira clan were transferred here. |
1619 | During the reign of the Honda clan, the castle was improved & expanded. |
1683 | The Ni-no-maru palace burnt to the ground. |
1868 | The castle was completely destroyed during the Boshin war. |
2007 | A large section of the castle, including two turrets, was reconstructed. |