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|English Name= | |English Name=Chausuyama Castle (Shinano) | ||
|Japanese Name=信濃茶臼山城 | |Japanese Name=信濃茶臼山城 | ||
|Romaji Name=Shinano-Chausuyamajō | |Romaji Name=Shinano-Chausuyamajō | ||
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|Castle Condition=Ruins only | |Castle Condition=Ruins only | ||
|Historical Period=Pre Edo Period | |Historical Period=Pre Edo Period | ||
|Features=trenches | |Features=trenches | ||
|Access=Matsumoto Station; 80 minute walk | |Access=Matsumoto Station; 80 minute walk | ||
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|Prefecture=Nagano Prefecture | |Prefecture=Nagano Prefecture | ||
|Notes=Chausuyamajō is a small castle ruin in the foothills of Arima-onsen. Unfortunately the main area of the castle is on private property and I could therefore only see it from the roadside. Further down the hill are the remains of a karabori (dry moat) (next to the graves). | |Notes=Chausuyamajō is a small castle ruin in the foothills of Arima-onsen. Unfortunately the main area of the castle is on private property and I could therefore only see it from the roadside. Further down the hill are the remains of a karabori (dry moat) (next to the graves). | ||
|History=Chausuyamajō was built by the Akazawa Clan, vassals of the Ogasawara Clan. The Akazawa's fortified manor house was located just below here, and Chausuyamajō would've been used as a defensive position to retreat to in times of war. The Akazawa later relocated to | |History=Chausuyamajō was built by the Akazawa Clan, vassals of the Ogasawara Clan. The Akazawa's fortified manor house was located just below here, and Chausuyamajō would've been used as a defensive position to retreat to in times of war. The Akazawa later relocated to [[Shinagura Castle]]. | ||
|Year Visited=Viewer Contributed | |Year Visited=Viewer Contributed | ||
|AddedJcastle=2020 | |AddedJcastle=2020 | ||
Latest revision as of 15:46, 24 March 2024
Chausuyamajō is a small castle ruin in the foothills of Arima-onsen. Unfortunately the main area of the castle is on private property and I could therefore only see it from the roadside. Further down the hill are the remains of a karabori (dry moat) (next to the graves).
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History
Chausuyamajō was built by the Akazawa Clan, vassals of the Ogasawara Clan. The Akazawa's fortified manor house was located just below here, and Chausuyamajō would've been used as a defensive position to retreat to in times of war. The Akazawa later relocated to Shinagura Castle.
Field Notes
Chausuyamajō is a small castle ruin in the foothills of Arima-onsen. Unfortunately the main area of the castle is on private property and I could therefore only see it from the roadside. Further down the hill are the remains of a karabori (dry moat) (next to the graves).
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| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Chausuyama Castle (Shinano) |
| Japanese Name | 信濃茶臼山城 |
| Founder | Akazawa Clan |
| Year Founded | Chuusei |
| Castle Type | Mountaintop |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Features | trenches |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Matsumoto Station; 80 minute walk |
| Hours | 24/7 free; partially on private land with restricted access |
| Time Required | 30 minutes |
| Location | Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 36.26686, 137.98729 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2020 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
