Kamihiraideko Castle (Ina)

History

Kamihiraidekojō was one of several branch forts of Ōjō. Ōjō can be understood to mean 'big castle', and the 'ko' in Kamihiraidekojō means 'small'. The site is also known simply as Kojō, 'small castle'. See Ina Ou Castle and Ina Ryuugasaki Castle for more information.

Visit Notes

Kamihiraidekojō is now just fields. The general shape of the fort, perhaps, remains. We can see a koshikuruwa ('hip bailey') around the shukuruwa (main bailey). These terraces now make for convenient paddies and vegetable patches. Apparently the hill opposite was also fortified and leveled on top. I didn't go here but it is now a small park and shrine.

Gallery

Former Main Bailey from below

Castle Profile
English Name	Ina Kamihiraideko Castle
Japanese Name	伊那上平井出小城
Alternate Names	小城
Founder	Suwa Clan
Year Founded	Medieval Era
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Kuruwa, Koshikuruwa, Demaru
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Tatsuno Station on the Chūō East Line; 15 minute walk
Visitor Information	24/7; Free; Park / Shrine
Time Required	30 minutes
Location	Tatsuno, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	35° 59' 37.61" N, 138° 0' 25.02" E
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Added to Jcastle	2021
Contributor	ART
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