Kamigishimoto Castle (Omi)

Some sites are so minor that one really doesn’t know what one will find until one goes there oneself! Although we had failures that day, Kamigishimotojō was definitely a success. Kamigishimotojō has dorui surrounding a small kuruwa with a karabori (dry moat) to the rear. Possibly more kuruwa extend

History

Kamigishimotojō was built as a branch fortification of Namazuejō by the Namazue Clan or Ogura Clan. The clifftop fortification was built upon strategic elevation overlooking the fertile river plain of the Echi River. After this relatively narrow area between river and cliff line the plain broadens out considerably. Kamigishimotojō was likely destroyed in 1573 by Shibata Katsuie along with its parent castle, Namazuejō (Namazue Castle).

Field Notes

Some sites are so minor that one really doesn’t know what one will find until one goes there oneself! Although we had failures that day, Kamigishimotojō was definitely a success. Kamigishimotojō has dorui surrounding a small kuruwa with a karabori (dry moat) to the rear. Possibly more kuruwa extend beyond here but it is now densely thicketed bamboo there.

Gallery

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  Dorui (earthen ramparts)
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  Kirigishi
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  Dorui
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  Dorui
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Castle Profile
English Name	Kamigishimoto Castle (Omi)
Japanese Name	近江上岸本城
Founder	Namazue Clan or Ogura Clan
Year Founded	Sengoku Period
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Horikiri, Kuruwa, Dorui
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Yōkaichi Station on the Ōmi Rail Kotō-Ōmi Line; 10 minute drive or 50 minute walk
Hours	Free; 24/7; Forest
Time Required	20 minutes
Location	Higashi-Oumi, Shiga Prefecture
Coordinates	35.11426, 136.23362
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2021
Contributor	ART
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