新発田城
Shibata Castle is classified as a flatland castle, and is located in Niigata Prefecture. During the pre-modern age, it found itself within the borders of Echigo Province. It is associated with the Mizoguchi clan. Dates in use: 1598 - 1873.
This castle has managed to retain two of its Edo period buildings, the Omote Gate & a corner turret from the secondary enclosure. Recent times has seen the rebuilding of a three-story turret & the Tatsumi Turret. These buildings are complemented by the remaining large section of moat.
Timeline
1587 | The older Shibata castle, dating from the Muromachi period, was destroyed and its lords, the Shibata clan perished. |
1598 | The Mizoguchi clan were stationed here & built a new flatland castle. The Mizoguchi clan would remain here until the closing of the feudal period. |
1647 | The Tatsumi Turret was completed |
1668 | Several buildings & gates were destroyed by fire. |
1679 | The three-story Turret was reconstructed. |
1712 | Additional reconstructed buildings were completed. |
1732 | The Ote Gate was reconstructed. |
1871 | The castle was abandoned by its samurai lords however the castle continued to be used by imperial forces for some time thereafter. |
2004 | The three-story Turret & the Tatsumi Turret were completed. |
Historical recognition
Omote Gate | Important Cultural Property |
Ninomaru Sumi Turret | Important Cultural Property |