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− | Chikuma-Tazawajō is located along the ridge on the way up the mountain to Hikarujō, which was my main destination that day. There is a hiking trail to be found near Tazawa Station. There is a path cut into the mountainside as one draws close to the castle site, and this may also be a castle feature (堀低道?). The shape of the baileys at this site are rather hard to discern and there is bamboo growing over parts, but the large trenches are unmistakable. I was able to reach Hikarujō in short order from here. | ||
|History=Tazawajō is thought to have been a branch castle of Hikarujō. See [[Hikaru Castle]] for more information. | |History=Tazawajō is thought to have been a branch castle of Hikarujō. See [[Hikaru Castle]] for more information. | ||
|Year Visited=Viewer Contributed | |Year Visited=Viewer Contributed |
Revision as of 22:52, 8 January 2021
History
Tazawajō is thought to have been a branch castle of Hikarujō. See Hikaru Castle for more information.
Visit Notes
Chikuma-Tazawajō is located along the ridge on the way up the mountain to Hikarujō, which was my main destination that day. There is a hiking trail to be found near Tazawa Station. There is a path cut into the mountainside as one draws close to the castle site, and this may also be a castle feature (堀低道?). The shape of the baileys at this site are rather hard to discern and there is bamboo growing over parts, but the large trenches are unmistakable. I was able to reach Hikarujō in short order from here.
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English Name | Chikuma Tazawa Castle |
Japanese Name | 筑摩田沢城 |
Founder | Hikaru Clan |
Year Founded | Sengoku Period |
Castle Type | Mountaintop |
Castle Condition | Ruins only |
Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
Artifacts | Dorui, Karabori, Kuruwa |
Features | trenches |
Visitor Information | |
Access | Tazawa Station on the Shinonoi Line; 10 minute walk to hiking trail |
Visitor Information | Free; 24/7; Mountain |
Time Required | 40 minutes |
Location | Azumino, Nagano Prefecture |
Coordinates | 36° 18' 45.50" N, 137° 56' 25.51" E |
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Added to Jcastle | 2020 |
Contributor | ART |
Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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