Sakurazakaue Fort
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History
One of many minor forts built by the Nishimaki Clan to protect their bases at Ota Yakata and Azumi Nishimaki Castle. The forts were built along a cliff overlooking a river plain.
Visit Notes
The site of this former fort, Sakurazakaue-toride (Fort-upon-Cherry Blossom Hill), is now farmland. There are two trenches cutting into the carved slopes which delineate enclosures.
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English Name | Sakurazakaue Fort |
Japanese Name | 桜坂上砦 |
Founder | Nishimaki Clan |
Year Founded | Sengoku Period |
Castle Type | Hilltop |
Castle Condition | Ruins only |
Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
Artifacts | Hori, Kuruwa |
Features | trenches |
Visitor Information | |
Access | Hata Station on the Kamikouchi Line; 35 minute walk |
Visitor Information | 24/7 free; farmland |
Time Required | 20 minutes |
Location | Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture |
Coordinates | 36° 12' 52.42" N, 137° 51' 0.90" E |
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Added to Jcastle | 2020 |
Contributor | ART |
Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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