Kita Majino Castle
On my way between Aruga Castle and Minami Majino Castle I came, by complete chance, upon a sign indicating the former site of Gongenzawajō. Around the sign was just fields and orchards. Gongenzawajō is another name for Kita-Majinojō, which would twin the site with Minami-Majinojō. One castle
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History
Archaeological investigations have identified this site as a medieval fortified residence. For more information see my profile on Minami Majino Castle.
Field Notes
On my way between Aruga Castle and Minami Majino Castle I came, by complete chance, upon a sign indicating the former site of Gongenzawajō. Around the sign was just fields and orchards. Gongenzawajō is another name for Kita-Majinojō, which would twin the site with Minami-Majinojō. One castle explorer's blog indicated that "the general shape" of the castle could be appreciated in a nearby park, but I didn't see where. It was quite difficult to work out where the site was referencing maps, and so in the end all I had to go on was the sign I had come across. Of course, simply stumpling upon a new site whilst going between two others was a welcome accident, even if I didn't find anything in the way of ruins.
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| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Kita Majino Castle |
| Japanese Name | 北真志野城 |
| Alternate Names | Gongenzawajō 権現沢城 |
| Founder | Yajima |
| Year Founded | 1542 |
| Castle Type | Fortified Manor |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Artifacts | Signboard, Kuruwa, Hori, Dorui |
| Features | trenches |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Kami-Suwa Station on the Chuo Line; 70 minute walk |
| Hours | 24/7 free |
| Time Required | 30 minutes |
| Location | Suwa, Nagano Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 36.01349, 138.08794 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2020 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
