Egawa Fort

Egawa-toride is opposite Nirayamajō, across the resevoir (former swamp). The fort is now the site of a small thatched-roof shrine. It features a very large horikiri. The site can presumably be accessed via the path which leads to the shrine, but I just climbed up the hill directly, as it was near a

History

See: Nirayama Castle

Field Notes

Egawa-toride is opposite Nirayamajō, across the resevoir (former swamp). The fort is now the site of a small thatched-roof shrine. It features a very large horikiri. The site can presumably be accessed via the path which leads to the shrine, but I just climbed up the hill directly, as it was near a park with blossoms we stopped at. After exploring these ruins I came crashing down and out of a bamboo grove, appearing like a wild mountain man (yamabito) to my friend and surprised onlookers. I felt like the Hibagon ("Japanese Bigfoot"). This was all thoroughly enjoyable. Novice castle explorers can enjoy Nirayamajō, but the surrounding forts should be left to the pros - or fools like me.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Egawa Fort
Japanese Name	江川砦
Founder	Hōjō Clan
Year Founded	15th century
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Horikiri
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Nirayama Station on the Izuhakone Line; 30 minute walk
Hours	Free; 24/7; Shrine
Time Required	30 minutes
Location	Izunokuni, Shizuoka Prefecture
Coordinates	35.0535, 138.95915
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2021
Contributor	ART
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