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 a rice 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 fo
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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 a rice 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 | Ara Castle (Ina) |
| 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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