Tsumi Castle (Murakami Clan Fort Network)

I visited Tsumijō as part of my tour of Murakami castle sites on Mount Kokuzō. A short descent and ascent bring one from Kokuzōsanjō on the ultimate peak to this narrow branch fort. It has a sign but no explanations or map - unlike the other sites. Maybe not many people come here? That was probably

History

For more information see my profile on Murakami Kokuzousan Castle.

Field Notes

I visited Tsumijō as part of my tour of Murakami castle sites on Mount Kokuzō. A short descent and ascent bring one from Kokuzōsanjō on the ultimate peak to this narrow branch fort. It has a sign but no explanations or map - unlike the other sites. Maybe not many people come here? That was probably true even when the castles were manned. Between Kokūzōjō and Tsumijō is a path to another site, Mochikoshijō, I didn't have time to visit that day; that path eventually leads out via Zama-jinja. Tsumijō consists of mostly baileys, including some koshikuruwa (sub-baileys) carved into the mountain slope, and one long main bailey.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Tsumi Castle (Murakami Clan Fort Network)
Japanese Name	Murakami-Tsumijō
Alternate Names	Tsugijō
Founder	Murakami Yoshikiyo
Year Founded	Sengoku Period
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Kuruwa, Koshikuruwa, Hori
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Nishi-Ueda Station on the Shinano Railway; hiking course
Hours	Free; 24/7; Mountain
Time Required	20 minutes
Location	Ueda, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36.42956, 138.22364
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	ART
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