増島城跡
For fans of Japanese history, Hida is a fascinating subject and the setting for many interesting and exciting battles and stories, traces of which still live on in the ruins and hidden corners of the town today. Located near Furukawa Elementary School, those with a keen interest in historical remains will come across the ruins of Masushima Castle, a lowland castle built by Nagachika Kanamori, with Arishige Kanamori serving as its first feudal lord.
Today, parts of the stone base of a turret and sections of the moat of Masushima Castle still remain beside the school. Atop the turret base stands the shrine building of Masushima Tenman Shrine, with Okura Inari Shrine located beside it.
With castle ruins, shrines, and a sense of quiet mystery, it makes for a rewarding historical excursion—one that brings visitors close to the enduring history and atmosphere that still linger in the area today.
| Access | 5 mins from Hida-Furukawa Station |
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