Taishou Encampment (Ena)

Taishō-jin ('General's Encampment') is a hilltop jinsho (encampment) site in Iwamura Township of Ena Municipality. The site is maintained as a local park with various monuments, and it is designated as a local historical site. There are few signs of fortifications but the hillside has been terraced

History

Oda-Nobutada-honjin was the main encampment of Oda Nobutada during the 1575 siege of Iwamura Castle by Oda-alligned forces. For more info', see Iwamura Castle.

Field Notes

Taishō-jin ('General's Encampment') is a hilltop jinsho (encampment) site in Iwamura Township of Ena Municipality. The site is maintained as a local park with various monuments, and it is designated as a local historical site. There are few signs of fortifications but the hillside has been terraced in places and there are flattened bailey spaces which presumably hosted the tents of the besieging army. The small hill gave a direct view of Iwamura Castle (now there are too many trees).

Gallery

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  Site explanatory board
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  Terraced bailey
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  Bailey-like area on hilltop.
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  Kirigishi (carved hillside)?

Castle Profile
English Name	Taishou Encampment
Japanese Name	大将陣
Alternate Names	Oda-Nobutada-honjin (織田信忠本陣)
Founder	Oda Nobutada
Year Founded	1575
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Designations	Local Historic Site
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Iwamura Station on the Akechi Railway; 15 min walk
Hours	24/7 free; park
Time Required	15 mins
URL	Castle Website
Location	Ena, Gifu Prefecture
Coordinates	35.36858, 137.44348
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