Asama Yakata

The former site of the fortified manor house of the Akazawa Clan is now a school; there is little so see. This site connects historically to several castle sites: Shinano Chausuyama Castle, Hayaotoshi Castle, and possibly Yokoyairi Fort. Update: there is some clumped up earth at the edge

History

Akazawa-yakata was the fortified manor house of the Akazawa Clan. It was located near to Chausuyamajō which would offer a place to retreat to and defend from should the yakata come under attack. The Akazawa Clan would later relocate to Shinagurajō, which is set much further up in the valley.

Field Notes

The former site of the fortified manor house of the Akazawa Clan is now a school; there is little so see. This site connects historically to several castle sites: Shinano Chausuyama Castle, Hayaotoshi Castle, and possibly Yokoyairi Fort. Update: there is some clumped up earth at the edge of the school grounds but I cannot say if this is related to the yakata site. I did find it marked on a map of historical sites produced by the municipality, however, which lists it by the slightly different alternative name of Shimoasama-yakata, or Lower Asama Yakata.

Gallery

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  Dorui
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  View of the site from the trail to Yokoyairi-toride

Castle Profile
English Name	Akazawa Yakata
Japanese Name	赤沢館
Alternate Names	Asama-yakata 浅間館 / Shimoasama-yakata 下浅間館
Founder	Akazawa Clan
Year Founded	Chuusei
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Dorui
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Matsumoto Station; 70 minute walk
Hours	24/7 free; Public School
Time Required	10 minutes
Location	Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36.26341, 137.98548
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