Yokoyama Castle (Chikuma)

Nothing remains to see of the fortification itself. I wouldn't have come here except it is right next to Akagi-kitajō, the ruins of a medieval castle. It was interesting to ponder what the ancient site might've been like.

History

The Yokoyamajō archaelogical site marks the ruins, now buried, of a Yayoi Period fortification. In a depression next to the lone marker indicating the site is a small river with rice paddies. There have been rice paddies here for two millenia!

Field Notes

Nothing remains to see of the fortification itself. I wouldn't have come here except it is right next to Akagi-kitajō, the ruins of a medieval castle. It was interesting to ponder what the ancient site might've been like.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Yokoyama Castle (Yayoi Period)
Japanese Name	横山城（弥生時代）
Founder	The Yayoi
Year Founded	Yayoi Period
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Murai Station on the Chuo Line; 35 minute walk
Hours	24/7 free
Time Required	5 minutes
Location	Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36.16228, 137.9792
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	ART
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed

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