Furumaya Castle (Azumi)
The site of Furumayajō is now the temple Shōshin'in and no ruins remain. I was surprised there wasn't more to see at the main base of this noteworthy clan, but it seems that they probably didn't need to excessively fortify it since they also had possession of Koiwatake Castle nearby, which was a
History
Furumayajō was the namesake castle of the Furumaya Clan, but it was not as important as a stronghold, it seems, as Koiwatakejō. It was located close to the site of their fortified manor hall, Furumaya Yakata, though.
Field Notes
The site of Furumayajō is now the temple Shōshin'in and no ruins remain. I was surprised there wasn't more to see at the main base of this noteworthy clan, but it seems that they probably didn't need to excessively fortify it since they also had possession of Koiwatake Castle nearby, which was a more effective redoubt. The site being on otherwise usable land, it was quickly developed over after the castle's abandonment.
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Furumaya Castle (Azumi) |
| Japanese Name | 安曇古厩城 |
| Founder | Nishina Morikane; Furumaya Clan |
| Year Founded | Sengoku Period |
| Castle Type | Flatland |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Features | |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Aźumi-Oiwake Station on the Ôito Line; 30 minute walk |
| Hours | Free; Temple |
| Time Required | 20 minutes |
| Location | Azumino, Nagano Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 36.37221, 137.84934 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2021 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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