Suzuoka Castle (Ina)

The ruins of Suzuoka Castle are now part of a large historical park. It features sweeping earthworks, such as deep karabori (dry moats), horikiri (trenches) and dorui (earthen ramparts). Baileys number at least four: the honmaru (main bailey), ninomaru (second bailey), demaru (projecting (rear) bail

History

Suzuoka Castle was built by the Suzuoka branch of the Ogasawara Clan. After the death of Ogasawara Masayasu in 1442, the Ogasawara Clan was split between the main branch at Fukashijō (Matsumoto Castle), the Matsuo Branch and the Suzuoka Branch. Suzuokajō was conquered by Takeda Shingen in 1554. Suzuokajō later became a branch castle of Matsuojō. It was abandoned in 1590 when the Ogasawara were evicted from the territory by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

Field Notes

The ruins of Suzuoka Castle are now part of a large historical park. It features sweeping earthworks, such as deep karabori (dry moats), horikiri (trenches) and dorui (earthen ramparts). Baileys number at least four: the honmaru (main bailey), ninomaru (second bailey), demaru (projecting (rear) bailey), and sotokuruwa (outer enclosure). Impressive moats run between. It seems they may be restoring some dorui at the site.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Suzuoka Castle (Ina)
Japanese Name	伊那鈴岡城
Founder	Ogasawara Clan
Year Founded	15th century
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Designations	Prefectural Historic Site
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Kuruwa, Dorui, Karabori, Horikiri
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Kega Station on the Iida Line; 20 minute walk
Hours	24/7 free; park
Time Required	60 minutes
Location	Iida, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	35.48379, 137.82654
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	ART
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed

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