Historic Ruins
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Ashikaga Clan Residence
足利氏館
The ancestral residence of the Ashikaga clan, founders of the Muromachi shogunate, in Ashikaga City. The site is now occupied by Banna-ji Temple, which retains the original moat and earthwork layout.
| Japanese Name | 足利氏館 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 栃木県 |
| Region | 関東 |
| Castle Type | Flatland Castle |
| Year Built | 12th c. |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 36.3333, 139.45 |