Kamihiraideko Castle (Ina)
Kamihiraidekojō is now just fields. The general shape of the fort, perhaps, remains. We can see a koshikuruwa ('hip bailey') around the shukuruwa (main bailey). These terraces now make for convenient paddies and vegetable patches. Apparently the hill opposite was also fortified and leveled on top. I
History
Kamihiraidekojō was one of several branch forts of Ōjō. Ōjō can be understood to mean 'big castle', and the 'ko' in Kamihiraidekojō means 'small'. The site is also known simply as Kojō, 'small castle'. See Ina Ou Castle and Ina Ryuugasaki Castle for more information.
Field Notes
Kamihiraidekojō is now just fields. The general shape of the fort, perhaps, remains. We can see a koshikuruwa ('hip bailey') around the shukuruwa (main bailey). These terraces now make for convenient paddies and vegetable patches. Apparently the hill opposite was also fortified and leveled on top. I didn't go here but it is now a small park and shrine.
| Castle Profile | |
|---|---|
| English Name | Kamihiraideko Castle (Ina) |
| Japanese Name | 伊那上平井出小城 |
| Alternate Names | 小城 |
| Founder | Suwa Clan |
| Year Founded | Medieval Era |
| Castle Type | Hilltop |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Artifacts | Kuruwa, Koshikuruwa, Demaru |
| Features | |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Tatsuno Station on the Chūō East Line; 15 minute walk |
| Hours | 24/7; Free; Park / Shrine |
| Time Required | 30 minutes |
| Location | Tatsuno, Nagano Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 35.99378, 138.00695 |
| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2021 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
| Friends of JCastle | |
| Yogochan | |
