Seirin Fort

To the side of the road there is a long lateral trench, and the earth is rammed up here, overlooking the cliff. If there are ruins of Seirin-Toride ("East Woods Fort") here, this is probably it. A foot path leads down to the road below through the former site of the fort, which is now wooded slopes

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

To the side of the road there is a long lateral trench, and the earth is rammed up here, overlooking the cliff. If there are ruins of Seirin-Toride ("East Woods Fort") here, this is probably it. A foot path leads down to the road below through the former site of the fort, which is now wooded slopes and farmland.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Seirin Fort
Japanese Name	西林砦
Alternate Names	Nishibayashi-toride
Founder	Nishimaki Clan
Year Founded	Sengoku Period
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Yokobori, Dorui
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Hata Station on the Kamikouchi Line; 40 minute walk
Hours	24/7 free; farmland
Time Required	15 minutes
Location	Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36.21804, 137.85491
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	ART
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