Haranomoto Castle

One of the many "cliff castles" bordering the plain of the Ina Valley, Haranomotojō is evident through remains such as dorui (earth-piled ramparts), karabori (dry moats) and kuruwa (baileys). The land is now given over to farming.

History

Little is known of the history of Haranomoto Castle but it is reckoned to have been built as a branch castle of Takami Castle.

Field Notes

One of the many "cliff castles" bordering the plain of the Ina Valley, Haranomotojō is evident through remains such as dorui (earth-piled ramparts), karabori (dry moats) and kuruwa (baileys). The land is now given over to farming.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Haranomoto Castle
Japanese Name	原ノ元城
Founder	Takami Clan
Year Founded	Sengoku Period
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Karabori, Dorui, Kuruwa
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Komagane Station on the Iida Line; 55 minute walk
Hours	24/7 free; farmland
Time Required	25 minutes
Location	Komagane, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	35.73687, 137.98044
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	ART
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