Nomura Yakata
The site of Nomura-yakata is located close to a crossroads and small park called Hannokihara Park. The area is periurban, at the border of the industrial settlement of Hirôka and surrounding countryside. Hannokihara Park has a dried up pond with an explanation board which explains that the area was
History
Nomura-yakata was the fortified manor house of the Nawa Clan. The residence was further protected by a fort, Nomura-toride, located on a nearby low-lying hill. The area was renowned for the quality of its water, making it a convenient place for the Nawa to settle.
Field Notes
The site of Nomura-yakata is located close to a crossroads and small park called Hannokihara Park. The area is periurban, at the border of the industrial settlement of Hirôka and surrounding countryside. Hannokihara Park has a dried up pond with an explanation board which explains that the area was well known for the quality of its water. I took pictures of the park but could not confirm any ruins of the yakata.
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Nomura Yakata |
| Japanese Name | 野村館 |
| Founder | Nawa Clan |
| Year Founded | Medieval Era |
| Castle Type | Fortified Manor |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Features | |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Hirôka Station on the Chūō-honsen / Shinonoi line; 10 minute walk walking straight west. |
| Hours | 24/7; Free; Park |
| Time Required | 10 minutes |
| Location | Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 36.14874, 137.95718 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2021 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
