Ara Castle (Ina)

History

This fort was one of many in a network of fortifications used by the Koide Clan. See Ina Koide Castle for more information.

Visit Notes

The most salient remains of Arajō is a karabori (dry moat) remnant protecting what was once the fort's inner sanctum, which is now a rice paddy. Most of the moat has been filled in for the paddy and the remaining portion quickly descends as a tatebori (climbing moat). It's something at least. As for other remains I think I identified terracing of the hill side and former baileys, but it was hard going.

Gallery

Tatebori / Horikiri trenches

Castle Profile
English Name	Ara Castle (Ina)
Japanese Name	小出荒城
Alternate Names	小井弓荒城
Founder	Koide Clan
Year Founded	Medieval Era
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Karabori
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Shimojima Station on the Iida Line; 16 minute walk
Visitor Information	24/7 free; fields / forest
Time Required	20 minutes
Location	Ina, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	35° 49' 7.61" N, 137° 56' 19.54" E
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Added to Jcastle	2022
Contributor	ART
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