History
Visit Notes
Yoritomoyama-toride is a satellite fortification of Minochi-Katsurayamajō, located further down the mountain. A mountain road passes between the two sites. There is a path up to Katsurayamajō, and directly below the road the ruins of Yoritomoyama-toride begin. There are a series of trenches and embankments before one reaches the main enclosure. This main bailey is surrounded by a ring bailey and earthen ramparts. it's a neat little fort ruin and a nice warm-up for the big mission of tackling Katsurayamajō above.
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English Name | Yoritomoyama Fort |
Japanese Name | 頼朝山砦 |
Founder | Uesugi Kenshin |
Year Founded | 1555 |
Castle Type | Mountaintop |
Castle Condition | Ruins only |
Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
Artifacts | Kuruwa, Obikuruwa, Dorui, Karabori, Horikiri, Ohte |
Features | trenches |
Visitor Information | |
Access | Access: Zenkōji-shita Station on the Nagano Line; 30 minute walk to trail head. Or 40 minute walk from Nagano Station. Qucikest hiking trail takes half an hour or more. |
Visitor Information | Free; 24/7; Mountain |
Time Required | 30 minutes |
Location | Nagano, Nagano Prefecture |
Coordinates | 36° 39' 52.56" N, 138° 10' 2.10" E |
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Admin | |
Added to Jcastle | 2021 |
Contributor | ART |
Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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