Aragaito Fort
There ruins of Aragaito-toride were the highlight of the toride (small fort) ruins I inspected that day. It was my first time to do a "toride tour", as usually there is not much to see at such minor sites. Aragaito had very clear trench ruins and dorui (earthen ramparts) segments though, as well as
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History
One of many minor forts built by the Nishimaki Clan to protect their bases at Ota Yakata and Azumi Nishimaki Castle. The forts were built along a cliff overlooking a river plain.
Field Notes
There ruins of Aragaito-toride were the highlight of the toride (small fort) ruins I inspected that day. It was my first time to do a "toride tour", as usually there is not much to see at such minor sites. Aragaito had very clear trench ruins and dorui (earthen ramparts) segments though, as well as evident terracing of the slope, and even what might've been a former gate complex ruin. The main bailey is now an apple orchard.
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| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Aragaito Fort |
| Japanese Name | 荒海渡砦 |
| Founder | Nishimaki Clan |
| Year Founded | Sengoku Period |
| Castle Type | Hilltop |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Artifacts | Dorui, Hori, Koshikuruwa, Kuruwa |
| Features | trenches |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Hata Station on the Kamikouchi Line; 30 minute walk |
| Hours | 24/7 free; farmland |
| Time Required | 25 minutes |
| Location | Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 36.21128, 137.84487 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2020 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
