As I wrote previously, Princess Matsu settled in Hachioji city in her later days and established a temple named "Shinshoin" that is still remaining. However in addition to the temple you can see more historical sites of the Warring States Period of Japan in Hachioji city.
Especially the two castle remains called Hachioji Castle Ruins and Takiyama Castle Ruins, shown in the upper row and the middle row of the photos are major historical sites in Hachioji.
Both of them are fort castles from 16th century, and the lord of the castles was Ujiteru Hojo. He is a member of Hojo Family, a powerful Samurai lord house in that era. The head family of Hojo was living in Odawara castle in Kanagawa prefecture.
Although Odawara castle shown in the bottom row of the photos is a much more famous tourist spot and people can enjoy Samurai style castle there, the building was actually reconstructed in 1960. The current building is the later style of the Samurai era in 18-19th century.
During the Warring States Period of Japan in 16th century buildings and castles were a lot more simpler. Unfortunately there is no actual buildings remaining at these two castle ruins in Hachioji since the castles existed too long ago, but If you'd like to enjoy imagining how the castles in those days might have been, the two spots in Hachioji would be nice places!
If you are interested in taking a tour to Hachioji Castle Ruins or Takiyama Castle Ruins, please take a look at my "Tour and Fees" page or feel free to contact me!
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