Toishi Iizuna Castle
The center of Iiźunajō is located on a hill behind an old meeting hall. This is private, cultivated land and access is restricted. However, the lower part of the castle is now the site of a grand old building which served as a meeting space for locals after the Edo Period. This structure sits on com
History
Iiźunajō was part of a complex of castles making up the Toishi Castle complex. Unlike other sites, IIźunajō was built at much lower elevation in the foothills of the castle mount. It was constructed on a hill between Iseyama and Kamikawa to guard access to residences located below the main castle complex.
Field Notes
The center of Iiźunajō is located on a hill behind an old meeting hall. This is private, cultivated land and access is restricted. However, the lower part of the castle is now the site of a grand old building which served as a meeting space for locals after the Edo Period. This structure sits on comely ishigaki (stone walls) dating to 1890.
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Toishi Iizuna Castle |
| Japanese Name | 砥石飯綱城 |
| Founder | Murakami Clan |
| Year Founded | Sengoku Period |
| Castle Type | Mountaintop |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Artifacts | Kuruwa, Horikiri, Terracing |
| Features | trenches |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Ueda Station on the Shinano Railway; Sugadaira Bus from Ueda Station No.3 Bus Stop |
| Hours | Access Restricted |
| Time Required | 10 minutes |
| Location | Ueda, Nagano Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 36.42147, 138.29565 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2020 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
