Monomi Castle (Murakami Clan Fort Network)
There is a route down from Kokuzōsanjō to Monomijō, but I could not find a route up and had to climb - rather than hike - up a boney, rocky ridge. I'm not sure but I might have used up half my energy that day on the climb up to Monomijō alone! At least I'd made it onto the mountain. I took a rest at
History
The name suggests that this small fort was used as a look-out post. The castle was also known as Koyabajō (小屋場城). For more information see my profile on Murakami Kokuzousan Castle.
Field Notes
There is a route down from Kokuzōsanjō to Monomijō, but I could not find a route up and had to climb - rather than hike - up a boney, rocky ridge. I'm not sure but I might have used up half my energy that day on the climb up to Monomijō alone! At least I'd made it onto the mountain. I took a rest at the castle ruins. The layout is of two small integral baileys separated by a prominent trench. Toward the mountainside is a complex of trenches which cut into the ridge and then streak down the mountain's slopes.
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Monomi Castle (Murakami Clan Fort Network) |
| Japanese Name | 村上物見城 |
| Alternate Names | Koyabajō (小屋場城) |
| Founder | Murakami Yoshikiyo |
| Year Founded | Sengoku Period |
| Castle Type | Mountaintop |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Artifacts | Tatebori, Horikiri, Kuruwa |
| Features | trenches |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Nishi-Ueda Station on the Shinano Railway; hiking course (descend from route to Takatsuyajou) |
| Hours | Free; 24/7; Mountain |
| Time Required | 30 minutes |
| Location | Ueda, Nagano Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 36.42331, 138.20731 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2020 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
