Hora Yakata
The site of Hora-yakata, a medieval fortified manor house, is recorded in the Shinputōki. The area is now a farmstead. It's possible that the terraces date to the time of the yakata. However, the site is on private property so I couldn't get a good look. There is a single road which goes up to the h
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History
According to the Shinputōki, Nishijō was also called "Hora Mountain Old Castle", indicating a link to the Hora-yakata. The lord of the manor is recorded as Hora Hōki. And thus it is thought that Hora-yakata belonged to the Hora clan, but little is known about the tribe.
Field Notes
The site of Hora-yakata, a medieval fortified manor house, is recorded in the Shinputōki. The area is now a farmstead. It's possible that the terraces date to the time of the yakata. However, the site is on private property so I couldn't get a good look. There is a single road which goes up to the house on the hillside..
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Hora Yakata |
| Japanese Name | 洞館 |
| Founder | Hora Clan |
| Year Founded | Medieval Era |
| Castle Type | Fortified Manor |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Features | |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Shiojiri Station on the Chūō Main Line; 50 minute walk |
| Hours | Private Property |
| Time Required | 10 minutes |
| Location | Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 36.08834, 137.96274 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2021 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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