Fukakusa Yakata

Fukakusa-yakata ("Deep Grass Hall") is a small hirajiro (flatland castle) site south of Yatojō. It has two baileys, with dorui (earthen ramparts) dividing the two. In the middle of the dorui is a koguchi ("tiger's maw") gate ruin. The northern enclosure is surrounded by dorui on all sides. The south

History

Fukakusa-yakata, a flatland fortification, served as the fortified manor house and base of the Horiuchi Clan, who were vassals of the Henmi Clan during the Muromachi Period. The Henmi controlled nearby Yato Castle. Various Kyokan existed around Yatojō, and Fukakusa-yakata is located further south of these. The clan was (re?)subordinated to the Takeda from 1570 and the yakata site was abandoned.

Field Notes

Fukakusa-yakata ("Deep Grass Hall") is a small hirajiro (flatland castle) site south of Yatojō. It has two baileys, with dorui (earthen ramparts) dividing the two. In the middle of the dorui is a koguchi ("tiger's maw") gate ruin. The northern enclosure is surrounded by dorui on all sides. The southern enclosure is partially surrounded by dorui and is otherwise bordered by a creek to the southeast. The site is surrounded by karabori (dry moats), and a deep creek.

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  Koguchi between Kuruwa

Castle Profile
English Name	Fukakusa Yakata
Japanese Name	深草館
Founder	Horiuchi Clan
Year Founded	Medieval Times
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Designations	Prefectural Historic Site
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Dorui, Karabori, Kuruwa, Koguchi
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Nagasaka Station on the Chuo Main Line; 45 minute walk
Hours	Free; 24/7
Time Required	30 minutes
Location	Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture
Coordinates	35.84646, 138.38364
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	ART
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