Kita Majino Castle

On my way between Aruga Castle and Minami Majino Castle I came, by complete chance, upon a sign indicating the former site of Gongenzawajō. Around the sign was just fields and orchards. Gongenzawajō is another name for Kita-Majinojō, which would twin the site with Minami-Majinojō. One castle

History

Archaeological investigations have identified this site as a medieval fortified residence. For more information see my profile on Minami Majino Castle.

Field Notes

On my way between Aruga Castle and Minami Majino Castle I came, by complete chance, upon a sign indicating the former site of Gongenzawajō. Around the sign was just fields and orchards. Gongenzawajō is another name for Kita-Majinojō, which would twin the site with Minami-Majinojō. One castle explorer's blog indicated that "the general shape" of the castle could be appreciated in a nearby park, but I didn't see where. It was quite difficult to work out where the site was referencing maps, and so in the end all I had to go on was the sign I had come across. Of course, simply stumpling upon a new site whilst going between two others was a welcome accident, even if I didn't find anything in the way of ruins.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Gongenzawa Castle
Japanese Name	権現沢城
Alternate Names	北真志野城
Founder	Yajima
Year Founded	1542
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Signboard, Kuruwa
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Kami-Suwa Station on the Chuo Line; 70 minute walk
Hours	24/7 free
Time Required	30 minutes
Location	Suwa, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36.01349, 138.08794
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	ART
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed

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