Kasumi Castle

The castle is on the end of a ridge overlooking the plain where the Battles of Kawanakajima took place. It is a steep but short 10 minute climb to the top and well worth the visit. You don't find this extensive mountaintop stonework in such an accessible location elsewhere.

History

It's unknown when the castle was established but it was likely built by the Ohmuro clan who were long time local lords. After the fall of the Takeda in 1582, the Ohmuro briefly switched allegiance to Nobunaga's ally Mori Nagayoshi. When Nobunaga died shortly afterwards the Ohmuro allied with Uesugi Kagekatsu. The castle was likely abandoned when the Ohmuro moved to Aizu with Uesugi Kagekatsu in 1598.

Field Notes

The castle is on the end of a ridge overlooking the plain where the Battles of Kawanakajima took place. It is a steep but short 10 minute climb to the top and well worth the visit. You don't find this extensive mountaintop stonework in such an accessible location elsewhere.

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Trail up the mountain
Trail up the mountain
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Castle Profile
English Name	Kasumi Castle
Japanese Name	霞城
Alternate Names	Ohmuro-jo
Founder	Ohmuro
Year Founded	unknown
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features	trenches, stone walls
Visitor Information
Access	Nagano Sta.; Bus to Kawanakajima Battlefield, 50 min walk.
Hours	You can rent electric bicycles (or regular bicycles) at Matsushiro and easily visit Kasumi Castle or Kawanakajima from there. Avoid the middle of summer. The weeds will probably be too thick to see the stone walls well.
Time Required	60 mins
Location	Nagano, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36.59484, 138.22168
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2016
Contributor	Eric
Admin Year Visited	2016
Admin Visits	December 2016

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