Inamurafuru Castle

History

Inamurafurujō ("Rice Plant Village Old Castle") does not have clear origins but its name derives from the Inamura Clan who controlled it in medieval times. The Inamura Clan would later build Inamura (New) Castle and serve Takeda Shingen. The castle consisted of three baileys divided by trenches, overlooking a steep corner of the cliffline. It was essentially the fortified residence of the Inamura family.

Visit Notes

Inamurafurujō is paired with Ina Inamura Castle (old and new castle) very close by. Unfortunately little remains of either castle, and so this pair represents the low point of my castle walk that day. Inamurafurujō has a very steep cliff edge protecting it. I'm not sure but I think Inamurafurujō may also be pronounced "Inamurakojō". The castle site today is farmland.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Inamurafuru Castle
Japanese Name	稲村古城
Alternate Names	Inamurakojō
Founder	Inamura Clan
Year Founded	Sengoku Period
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Kuruwa, Kirigishi, Hori
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Ohtagiri Station on the Iida Line; 45 minute walk
Visitor Information	24/7 free; farmland
Time Required	10 minutes
Location	Komagane, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	35° 44' 29.76" N, 137° 58' 27.59" E
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Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	ART
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