Sakurazakaue Fort

The site of this former fort, Sakurazakaue-toride (Fort-upon-Cherry Blossom Hill), is now farmland. There are two trenches cutting into the carved slopes which delineate enclosures.

History

One of many minor forts built by the Nishimaki Clan to protect their bases at Ota Yakata and Azumi Nishimaki Castle. The forts were built along a cliff overlooking a river plain.

Field Notes

The site of this former fort, Sakurazakaue-toride (Fort-upon-Cherry Blossom Hill), is now farmland. There are two trenches cutting into the carved slopes which delineate enclosures.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Sakurazakaue Fort
Japanese Name	桜坂上砦
Founder	Nishimaki Clan
Year Founded	Sengoku Period
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Hori, Kuruwa
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Hata Station on the Kamikouchi Line; 35 minute walk
Hours	24/7 free; farmland
Time Required	20 minutes
Location	Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36.21456, 137.85025
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	ART
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed

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