Egawa Fort
Egawa-toride is opposite Nirayamajō, across the resevoir (former swamp). The fort is now the site of a small thatched-roof shrine. It features a very large horikiri. The site can presumably be accessed via the path which leads to the shrine, but I just climbed up the hill directly, as it was near a
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History
See: Nirayama Castle
Field Notes
Egawa-toride is opposite Nirayamajō, across the resevoir (former swamp). The fort is now the site of a small thatched-roof shrine. It features a very large horikiri. The site can presumably be accessed via the path which leads to the shrine, but I just climbed up the hill directly, as it was near a park with blossoms we stopped at. After exploring these ruins I came crashing down and out of a bamboo grove, appearing like a wild mountain man (yamabito) to my friend and surprised onlookers. I felt like the Hibagon ("Japanese Bigfoot"). This was all thoroughly enjoyable. Novice castle explorers can enjoy Nirayamajō, but the surrounding forts should be left to the pros - or fools like me.
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| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Egawa Fort |
| Japanese Name | 江川砦 |
| Founder | Hōjō Clan |
| Year Founded | 15th century |
| Castle Type | Mountaintop |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Artifacts | Horikiri |
| Features | trenches |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Nirayama Station on the Izuhakone Line; 30 minute walk |
| Hours | Free; 24/7; Shrine |
| Time Required | 30 minutes |
| Location | Izunokuni, Shizuoka Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 35.0535, 138.95915 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2021 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
