Ogiwara Yakata (Azumi)

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Ogiwara-yakata was the kyokan of Ogiwarajō. No ruins remain but creeks either side of the site would've made for natural defences. It seems the site has been heavily augmented to make way for terraced rice paddies.

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History


Field Notes

Ogiwara-yakata was the kyokan of Ogiwarajō. No ruins remain but creeks either side of the site would've made for natural defences. It seems the site has been heavily augmented to make way for terraced rice paddies.




Gallery
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  • Creek
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Castle Profile
English Name Ogiwara Yakata (Azumi)
Japanese Name 安曇荻原館
Founder Ogiwara Clan
Year Founded Medieval Era
Castle Type Fortified Manor
Castle Condition Ruins only
Historical Period Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access Nearest Station is Akashina Station on the Shinonoi Line
Hours 24/7 free; fields
Time Required 10 minutes
Location Azumino, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates 36.37681, 137.91863
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Admin
Added to Jcastle 2022
Contributor ART
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