Difference between revisions of "Akagi Minami Castle"
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Latest revision as of 23:47, 6 February 2020
History
Thought to have been constructed by Hōjō Masayori, son of Hōjō Takayori, in the Kamakura Period, it is said Akagi-minamijō was controlled by Kogawa Denpachirō in the late 16th century. It was presumably abandoned by the Edo Period. Twinned with Akagi-kitajō in the north, the castle's name derives from its use as a fort and residence by the Akagi Clan.
Visit Notes
The remains of Akagi-minamijō, twinned with Akagi-kitajō to the north, consist of at least one kuruwa (bailey), some dorui (embankment) remnants, and a series of horikiri (trenches). The site is now a wooded promontory above a small alcove used for rice farming. To the north is a large Epson factory and workers' dormitories are located next to the castle ruin.
Castle Profile | |
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English Name | Akagi Minami Castle |
Japanese Name | 赤木南城 |
Founder | Hōjō Masayori |
Year Founded | Kamakura Period |
Castle Type | Hilltop |
Castle Condition | Ruins only |
Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
Features | trenches |
Visitor Information | |
Access | Hirooka Station on the Chuo Line; walk 40 minutes |
Visitor Information | 24/7 free |
Time Required | 20 minutes |
Location | Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture |
Coordinates | 36° 9' 19.87" N, 137° 58' 23.30" E |
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Admin | |
Added to Jcastle | 2020 |
Contributor | ART |
Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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