Iwasaki Castle (Hanishina)
Lots of pocket terracing along the ridge line, gate remains, trenches and integral baileys can be found at Iwasakijō. There area is now in part a cedar plantation I think. The layout of the fort can be made out fairly well (have you noticed that not much grows in a cedar monoculture?), so I was quit
History
Field Notes
Lots of pocket terracing along the ridge line, gate remains, trenches and integral baileys can be found at Iwasakijō. There area is now in part a cedar plantation I think. The layout of the fort can be made out fairly well (have you noticed that not much grows in a cedar monoculture?), so I was quite pleased with this little earthworks ruin. Also the trail has great views of Togura and I could just make out the reconstructions at Arato Castle.
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| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Iwasaki Castle (Hanishina) |
| Japanese Name | 村上岩崎城 |
| Founder | Murakami Yoshikiyo |
| Year Founded | Early 16th Century |
| Castle Type | Mountaintop |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Artifacts | Kuruwa, dorui, horikiri |
| Features | trenches |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Hike from Katsurao Castle |
| Hours | Free; 24/7; Mountain |
| Time Required | 30 minutes |
| Location | Sakaki, Nagano Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 36.47409, 138.16616 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2021 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
