Yanagizakaue Fort

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

Visit Notes

The site of this former fort, Yanagizaka-toride (Fort-upon-Weeping Willow Hill), is now an apple tree orchard. This area is nowadays famous for apple production. There's little in the way of ruins of the fort. I thought I might've identified some climbing trenches, but they are very deformed now.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Yanagizakaue Fort
Japanese Name	柳坂上砦
Founder	Nishimaki Clan
Year Founded	Sengoku Period
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	tatebori
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Hata Station on the Kamikouchi Line; 30 minute walk
Visitor Information	24/7 free; farmland
Time Required	15 minutes
Location	Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36° 12' 43.52" N, 137° 50' 46.36" E
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	ART
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