Tsutsuhata Castle IV

History

The history of Tsutsuhatajō mostly goes along with that of Karidaôjō. It was part of a complex of fortifications built by the Takanashi Clan on their southern border to protect against the advances of the Takeda Clan. Takeda Shingen conquered the castle in 1561. For more information see Karidaôjō (Karidaoh Castle).

Visit Notes

Tsutsuhatajō is a fortification complex consisting of five distinct fort sites. The castles are numbered one through five, with the fourth being Tsutsuhatajō-Yonnoshiro (Tsutsuhata Castle IV). Yonnoshiro is a long fort made up of leveled peaks along the ridge with interceding narrow baileys and climbing terraces. Similar as to how Ichinoshiro and Ninoshiro are quite close together, Yonnoshiro is close to Sannoshiro, but quite a way below Gonoshiro, relatively speaking. Like Sannoshiro, Yonnoshiro also has masonry strewn about with the odd stacked segment remaining, particularly around the upper bailey. A trench protects the rear of the foot before the ridge shoots up on its way to Gonoshiro.

Gallery

Terraced bailey typical of this fort complex

Castle Profile
English Name	Tsutsuhata Castle IV
Japanese Name	二十端城四ノ城
Founder	Takanashi Clan
Year Founded	From 1492
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Kuruwa, Ishigaki, &c.
Features	stone walls
Visitor Information
Access	Tsusumi Station on the Nagano Electric Line; 25-minute walk to trailhead at Ichinoshiro
Visitor Information	Mountain
Time Required	20 minutes
Location	Obuse, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36° 42' 6.52" N, 138° 20' 42.97" E
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Added to Jcastle	2022
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