Tateishi Fort
There is a park in Suwa called Tateishi. The Tateishi-toride ("Fort Standing Rock") site is near here. I found a terraced area which may have been a bailey, but that's about it. The site today is otherwise dominated by a large inn which now appears closed. The nearby Tateishi Park grants fantastic v
History
Tateishi-toride was a branch fortification of Takashimakojō, built as part of a series of border defences to protect the Upper suwa Shrine against the forces of the Lower Suwa Shrine. See Takashimako Castle for more information.
Field Notes
There is a park in Suwa called Tateishi. The Tateishi-toride ("Fort Standing Rock") site is near here. I found a terraced area which may have been a bailey, but that's about it. The site today is otherwise dominated by a large inn which now appears closed. The nearby Tateishi Park grants fantastic views of Lake Suwa.
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| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Tateishi Fort |
| Japanese Name | 立石砦 |
| Founder | Upper Suwa Faction |
| Year Founded | 14th Century |
| Castle Type | Mountaintop |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Artifacts | Kuruwa |
| Features | |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Kami-Suwa Station on the Chuo Line; 30 minute walk |
| Hours | Private Property |
| Time Required | 10 minutes |
| Location | Suwa, Nagano Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 36.05157, 138.12428 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2021 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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