Hirabayashi Castle (Minochi)

The former site of Hirabayashijō is now an insutrialised area and a temple built in the very unfortunate shape of concrete blocks. There is a stone marker showing the site of the castle.

History

The castle's origins are unknown but between 1558 and 1569 Hirabayashi Castle was contolled by Takeda Shingen. The commander was Motomi Toratane. The castle consisted of three integral baileys: main bailey, east bailey, and west bailey. There were moats surrounding these enclosures, probably water-filled since Hirabayashijō was a flatland castle. The castle was abandoned in 1573 with the death of Takeda Shingen, and subsequently became rice paddies. The ruins of the castle were apparently visible up until the Late Shōwa Period, at which time a factory was built over them.

Field Notes

The former site of Hirabayashijō is now an insutrialised area and a temple built in the very unfortunate shape of concrete blocks. There is a stone marker showing the site of the castle.

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  Ishibumi (stone marker) for castle
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Castle Profile
English Name	Minochi Hirabayashi Castle
Japanese Name	水内平林城
Founder	Motomi Toratane
Year Founded	1558
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Marker
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Kirihara Station on the Nagano Line; 19 minute walk
Hours	24/7 free; temple
Time Required	10 minutes
Location	Nagano, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36.65487, 138.21183
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	ART
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