Inamura Castle (Ina)

History

Inamurajō was built to replace an earlier castle at a nearby site now called Inamurafurujō. It was built by the Inamura Clan who controlled the area. The Inamura would later co-operate with Takeda Shingen in his invasion of Ina. Built at a frond-like protrusion of the cliffline into the valley, the castle consisted of two baileys protected by natural elevation, karabori (dry moats) and tatebori (climbing moats). Opposite to Inamurajō across the protruding peninsula of cliff was Inamurafurujō.

Visit Notes

Very little to see at this one unfortunately, although I identified some trench work. Most of the site is now farmland.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Inamura Castle (Ina)
Japanese Name	伊那稲村城
Founder	Inamura 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	Ohtagiri Station on the Iida Line; 40 minute walk
Visitor Information	24/7 free; farmland
Time Required	10 minutes
Location	Komagane, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	35° 44' 38.94" N, 137° 58' 30.86" E
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	ART
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