Jikouin Fort
Jikōin-toride is a fortified slope between the sites of Jikōin-yakata and Iinawajō. It is a single bailey fort complex, though the main bailey is quite large with different levels. The middle portion is lower situated than the east and west halves; the embankments are taller on these sides, so that
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History
See Jikouin Yakata and Iinawa Castle.
Field Notes
Jikōin-toride is a fortified slope between the sites of Jikōin-yakata and Iinawajō. It is a single bailey fort complex, though the main bailey is quite large with different levels. The middle portion is lower situated than the east and west halves; the embankments are taller on these sides, so that being within the fort is somewhat like being in an old mast-driven frigate. The dorui (earthen ramparts) can be seen rising fore and aft of this great ship. To the north the mountain slope continues up. On the slope to the south going down there is evidence of terracing and tatebori (climbing trenches).
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| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Jikouin Fort |
| Japanese Name | 慈光院砦 |
| Founder | Ogasawara Clan |
| Year Founded | Sengoku Period |
| Castle Type | Mountaintop |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Artifacts | Tatebori, Dorui, Kuruwa |
| Features | trenches |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Midoriko Station on the Chūō Line; 10 minute walk to Jikōin |
| Hours | 24/7 free; mountain |
| Time Required | 20 minutes |
| Location | Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 36.0934, 137.97257 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2022 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
| Friends of JCastle | |
| Oshirozuki | |
