Jikouin Fort

History

Visit Notes

Jikōin-toride is a fortified slope between the sites of Jikōin-yakata and Iinawajō. It is a single bailey fort complex, though the main bailey is quite large with different levels. The middle portion is lower situated than the east and west halves; the embankments are taller on these sides, so that being within the fort is somewhat like being in an old mast-driven frigate. The dorui (earthen ramparts) can be seen rising fore and aft of this great ship. To the north the mountain slope continues up. On the slope to the south going down there is evidence of terracing and tatebori (climbing trenches).

Gallery

Dorui around bailey

Castle Profile
English Name	Jikouin Fort
Japanese Name	慈光院砦
Founder	Ogasawara Clan
Year Founded	Sengoku Period
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Tatebori, Dorui, Kuruwa
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Midoriko Station on the Chūō Line; 10 minute walk to Jikōin
Visitor Information	24/7 free; mountain
Time Required	20 minutes
Location	Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36° 5' 36.24" N, 137° 58' 21.25" E
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Added to Jcastle	2022
Contributor	ART
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