Kattori Castle (Chikuma)
Descending from Kiridōzan toward the town of Ono took me to the ruins of Chikuma-Kattorijō. A pylon has been constructed here, complicating my inspection. There is a single bailey of this fort, and what looks like dorui to the rear. There is a small explanation board.
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History
Kattorijō was one of three strongholds used by the Ogasawara to protect the settlement of Ono and the surrounding valley during the Sengoku Period. The others were Chikuma Ueda Castle and Ina Konishi Castle (Ono straddles a county border).
Field Notes
Descending from Kiridōzan toward the town of Ono took me to the ruins of Chikuma-Kattorijō. A pylon has been constructed here, complicating my inspection. There is a single bailey of this fort, and what looks like dorui to the rear. There is a small explanation board.
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| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Kattori Castle (Chikuma) |
| Japanese Name | 筑摩川鳥城 |
| Alternate Names | かっとり城 |
| Founder | Ogasawara Clan |
| Year Founded | Sengoku Period |
| Castle Type | Mountaintop |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Artifacts | Kuruwa, Dorui |
| Features | |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Ono Station on the Chūō East Line; 20 minute walk to trail head; 30 minute hike |
| Hours | 24/7 free; mountain |
| Time Required | 20 minutes |
| Location | Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 36.05971, 137.95869 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2021 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
