Akagi Minami Castle

The remains of Akagi-minamijō, twinned with Akagi-kitajō to the north, consist of at least one kuruwa (bailey), some dorui (embankment) remnants, and a series of horikiri (trenches). The site is now a wooded promontory above a small alcove used for rice farming. To the north is a large Epson factory

History

Thought to have been constructed by Hōjō Masayori, son of Hōjō Takayori, in the Kamakura Period, it is said Akagi-minamijō was controlled by Kogawa Denpachirō in the late 16th century. It was presumably abandoned by the Edo Period. Twinned with Akagi-kitajō in the north, the castle's name derives from its use as a fort and residence by the Akagi Clan.

Field Notes

The remains of Akagi-minamijō, twinned with Akagi-kitajō to the north, consist of at least one kuruwa (bailey), some dorui (embankment) remnants, and a series of horikiri (trenches). The site is now a wooded promontory above a small alcove used for rice farming. To the north is a large Epson factory and workers' dormitories are located next to the castle ruin.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Akagi Minami Castle
Japanese Name	赤木南城
Founder	Hōjō Masayori
Year Founded	Kamakura Period
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Kuruwa, Karabori, Dorui
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Hirooka Station on the Chuo Line; walk 40 minutes
Hours	24/7 free
Time Required	20 minutes
Location	Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36.15552, 137.97314
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	ART
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