Sarugajou Noroshidai

Saruǵajō-noroshidai is a noroshidai (beacon tower) site above and west of the ruins of Saruǵajō in Ômachi Municipality. A 2.5m tall conicular stone tower used to funnel smoke signals has been restored, which is the first time I've seen such a thing! There is also an explanatory board about the site

History

See Aźumi-Saruǵajō

Field Notes

Saruǵajō-noroshidai is a noroshidai (beacon tower) site above and west of the ruins of Saruǵajō in Ômachi Municipality. A 2.5m tall conicular stone tower used to funnel smoke signals has been restored, which is the first time I've seen such a thing! There is also an explanatory board about the site besides. There is a rocky peak to the east with a hokora (mini-shrine), whereas the signboard and furnace are in a somewhat depressed area. There was likely a look-out on the peak. In addition to using smoke signals, defenders likely also banged drums and rung bells to warn the people below of danger. Saruǵajō can be reached by hiking down the ridge from this site.

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  Smoke signal funnel
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Castle Profile
English Name	Sarugajou Noroshidai
Japanese Name	猿ヶ城烽火台
Founder	Nishina Clan
Year Founded	Sengoku Period
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Noroshidai (reconstructed)
Features	stone walls
Visitor Information
Access	Shinano-Ômachi Station on the Ôito Line; rental e-bike; or, hike from Lake Kizaki
Hours	24/7 free; mountain
Time Required	30 minutes
Location	Ômachi, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36.58462, 137.8274
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2023
Contributor	ART
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