Ara Castle (Ina)
The most salient remains of Arajō is a karabori (dry moat) remnant protecting what was once the fort's inner sanctum, which is now arice paddy. Most of the moat has been filled in for the paddy and the remaining portion quickly descends as a tatebori (climbing moat). It's something at least. As for
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History
This fort was one of many in a network of fortifications used by the Koide Clan. See Ina Koide Castle for more information.
Field Notes
The most salient remains of Arajō is a karabori (dry moat) remnant protecting what was once the fort's inner sanctum, which is now arice paddy. Most of the moat has been filled in for the paddy and the remaining portion quickly descends as a tatebori (climbing moat). It's something at least. As for other remains I think I identified terracing of the hill side and former baileys, but it was hard going.
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| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Koide Ara Castle |
| Japanese Name | 小出荒城 |
| Alternate Names | 小井弓荒城 |
| Founder | Koide Clan |
| Year Founded | Medieval Era |
| Castle Type | Hilltop |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Artifacts | Karabori |
| Features | trenches |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Shimojima Station on the Iida Line; 16 minute walk |
| Hours | 24/7 free; fields / forest |
| Time Required | 20 minutes |
| Location | Ina, Nagano Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 35.81878, 137.93876 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2022 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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