Itousakaue Fort

The ruins of Itōsakaue-toride are located on a small promontory of earth which overlooks the plain below. Beyond an apple orchard there is a forested area with horikiri (trenches) dividing the elevated peninsular into increasingly narrow segments. Itōsaka-toride was a simple fort which made deft use

History

One of many minor forts built by the Nishimaki Clan to protect their bases at Ota Yakata and Azumi Nishimaki Castle. The forts were built along a cliff overlooking a river plain.

Field Notes

The ruins of Itōsakaue-toride are located on a small promontory of earth which overlooks the plain below. Beyond an apple orchard there is a forested area with horikiri (trenches) dividing the elevated peninsular into increasingly narrow segments. Itōsaka-toride was a simple fort which made deft use of terrain with some earthworks to enhance its defensive capabilities.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Itousakaue Fort
Japanese Name	伊藤坂上砦
Founder	Nishimaki Clan
Year Founded	Sengoku Period
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Horikiri, Kuruwa
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Shimojima Station on the Kamikouchi Line; 35 minute walk
Hours	24/7 free; farmland
Time Required	15 minutes
Location	Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36.22565, 137.86197
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	ART
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