Asama Yakata
The former site of the fortified manor house of the Akazawa Clan is now a school; there is little so see. This site connects historically to several castle sites: Shinano Chausuyama Castle, Hayaotoshi Castle, and possibly Yokoyairi Fort. Update: there is some clumped up earth at the edge
History
Akazawa-yakata was the fortified manor house of the Akazawa Clan. It was located near to Chausuyamajō which would offer a place to retreat to and defend from should the yakata come under attack. The Akazawa Clan would later relocate to Shinagurajō, which is set much further up in the valley.
Field Notes
The former site of the fortified manor house of the Akazawa Clan is now a school; there is little so see. This site connects historically to several castle sites: Shinano Chausuyama Castle, Hayaotoshi Castle, and possibly Yokoyairi Fort. Update: there is some clumped up earth at the edge of the school grounds but I cannot say if this is related to the yakata site. I did find it marked on a map of historical sites produced by the municipality, however, which lists it by the slightly different alternative name of Shimoasama-yakata, or Lower Asama Yakata.
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Akazawa Yakata |
| Japanese Name | 赤沢館 |
| Founder | Akazawa Clan |
| Year Founded | Chuusei |
| Castle Type | Fortified Manor |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Artifacts | Dorui |
| Features | |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Matsumoto Station; 70 minute walk |
| Hours | 24/7 free; Public School |
| Time Required | 10 minutes |
| Location | Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 36.26341, 137.98548 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2020 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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