History
It is thought that Todoroki Castle was constructed by the Todoroki Clan as their fortified residence. At the Battle of Ôtō in 1400 there was a Todoroki Clan serving under the Nishina Clan. Members of the same clan appear in documents from 1556 and 1580. It is thought this was their base. In the Edo Period Todorokijō became the residence of the village chief.
Visit Notes
Ruins of Todoroki Castle include a koguchi ("tiger's maw" gate complex), yaguradai (turret platform) and dorui (earth-piled ramparts). The former bailey is now farmland. Nearby there is the Todoroki Residence which is preserved from the Edo Period and designated as an important cultural property. The Lord of Matsumoto used to stay there apparently. It contains vernacular architecture and a large nagayamon (row-gatehouse); I might go back and see it at some point.
Castle Profile | |
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English Name | Todoroki Castle |
Japanese Name | 等々力城 |
Founder | Todoroki Clan |
Year Founded | Sengoku Period or Earlier |
Castle Type | Flatland |
Castle Condition | Ruins only |
Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
Artifacts | Koguchi, Yaguradai, Dorui, Hori |
Features | trenches |
Visitor Information | |
Access | Hotaka Station on the Oito Line; 13 minute walk |
Visitor Information | 24/7 free |
Time Required | 20 minutes |
Location | Azumino, Nagano Prefecture |
Coordinates | 36° 20' 28.18" N, 137° 53' 30.16" E |
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Added to Jcastle | 2020 |
Contributor | ART |
Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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