Suganuma Castle (Ina)

Suganumajō overlooks the alluvial plain in Ina County. Features at this hilltop ruin include a shukuruwa (main bailey), koshiguruwa (minor baileys carved into the hillside beneath major baileys), an obikuruwa (ring bailey) around the shukuruwa, and karabori (dry moats). There is a wide karabori betw

History

Suganuma Castle was built by the Suganuma Clan. In 1549, whilst Suganuma Awamori was castellan, Suganumajō was captured by Takeda Shingen during his invasion of Ina.

Field Notes

Suganumajō overlooks the alluvial plain in Ina County. Features at this hilltop ruin include a shukuruwa (main bailey), koshiguruwa (minor baileys carved into the hillside beneath major baileys), an obikuruwa (ring bailey) around the shukuruwa, and karabori (dry moats). There is a wide karabori between the shukuruwa and ninokuruwa. Parts of the ruin are forested or under plough. I found chocolate vine but had to watch out for burrs (chestnut burrs have hurt me more than bears)!

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Castle Profile
English Name	Ina Suganuma Castle
Japanese Name	伊那菅沼城
Founder	Suganuma Clan
Year Founded	Sengoku Period
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Kuruwa, Karabori, Koshikuruwa, Obikuruwa
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Komagane Station on the Iida Line; 60 minute walk
Hours	24/7 free
Time Required	40 minutes
Location	Komagane, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	35.72546, 137.97742
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	ART
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed

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