Kokuzousannishi Fort (Aida)

Kokuzōsannishi-toride is part of the Aida-jōkangun, a complex or network of fortified spaces on and beneath Mount Kokuzō. I’m exploring the possibility that this fort is also known as Tenguyama-toride.

History

For more information see Aida Kokuzousan Castle.

Field Notes

Kokuzōsannishi-toride is part of the Aida-jōkangun, a complex or network of fortified spaces on and beneath Mount Kokuzō.

I’m exploring the possibility that this fort is also known as Tenguyama-toride.

Gallery

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  Castle mount from below
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Castle Profile
English Name	Kokuzousannishi Fort (Aida)
Japanese Name	虚空蔵山西砦
Founder	Aida Clan; Ogasawara Clan
Year Founded	Kamakura Period; 16th century
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Horikiri, Kuruwa
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Bus from Matsumoto Station
Hours	24/7 free; mountain
Time Required	20 minutes
Location	Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36.36648, 138.00434
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2023
Contributor	ART
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed

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