Furumaya Castle (Azumi)

The site of Furumayajō is now the temple Shōshin'in and no ruins remain. I was surprised there wasn't more to see at the main base of this noteworthy clan, but it seems that they probably didn't need to excessively fortify it since they also had possession of Koiwatake Castle nearby, which was a

History

Furumayajō was the namesake castle of the Furumaya Clan, but it was not as important as a stronghold, it seems, as Koiwatakejō. It was located close to the site of their fortified manor hall, Furumaya Yakata, though.

Field Notes

The site of Furumayajō is now the temple Shōshin'in and no ruins remain. I was surprised there wasn't more to see at the main base of this noteworthy clan, but it seems that they probably didn't need to excessively fortify it since they also had possession of Koiwatake Castle nearby, which was a more effective redoubt. The site being on otherwise usable land, it was quickly developed over after the castle's abandonment.

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  Temple Main Gate
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Castle Profile
English Name	Furumaya Castle (Azumi)
Japanese Name	安曇古厩城
Founder	Nishina Morikane; Furumaya Clan
Year Founded	Sengoku Period
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Aźumi-Oiwake Station on the Ôito Line; 30 minute walk
Hours	Free; Temple
Time Required	20 minutes
Location	Azumino, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36.37221, 137.84934
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