Onotougemonomi Fort
There is a cutting through the ridgeline which is the Ono Pass. There is a stone marker here. Above the pass is the site of Onotōgemonomi-toride. No ruins remain of the fort and it is now the site of an observation deck in Shidareguri Forest park (Shidareguri is a willow-chestnut tree).
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History
The Ono Pass was part of an important route connecting Ono, Ina, and Misawa (thus it was also called Misawa Pass), Suwa, and thus also a point at which east and west met along the Nakasendō. Onotōgemonomi-toride was built as a look-out fort in this crucial point of vision over both valleys to help protect the pass and watch over these important routes.
Field Notes
There is a cutting through the ridgeline which is the Ono Pass. There is a stone marker here. Above the pass is the site of Onotōgemonomi-toride. No ruins remain of the fort and it is now the site of an observation deck in Shidareguri Forest park (Shidareguri is a willow-chestnut tree).
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| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Onotougemonomi Fort |
| Japanese Name | 小野峠物見砦 |
| Founder | Suwa Clan |
| Year Founded | Medieval Era |
| Castle Type | Mountaintop |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Features | |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Drive / hike from Ono or Okaya. |
| Hours | 24/7 free; mountain |
| Time Required | 20 minutes |
| Location | Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 36.05153, 138.00522 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2022 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
