Gongen Yakata
History
Gongen-yakata is the site of a fortified manor hall of an unknown local clan. It is thought to have measured around 60m², protected by earthen ramparts, likely with stockades atop, and dry moats in an angular layout. A nearby hamlet is named Takehara, and it is thought that this name may be a corruption of "Tatehara", meaning "manor plain".
Visit Notes
The site of Gongen-yakata, a fortified manor hall, is now a private residence, but some ruins of the structure of its defences remain. Specifically there remains dorui (earthen ramparts) and a karabori (dry moat) in one corner. In general the land is slightly raised above surrounding fields. In terms of local yakata sites this is actually a fair bit to write home about! Unfortunately the history of the site is not well understood.
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Gongen Yakata |
| Japanese Name | 権現館 |
| Alternate Names | 立小路館 |
| Founder | Unknown |
| Year Founded | Medieval Era |
| Castle Type | Fortified Manor |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Artifacts | Dorui, Karabori |
| Features | trenches |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Nearest station is Hirôka Station on the Shinonoi Line. |
| Visitor Information | Private Property |
| Time Required | 10 minutes |
| Location | Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 36° 8' 14.82" N, 137° 58' 42.82" E |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2021 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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