Yokoyama Castle (Chikuma)

History

The Yokoyamajō archaelogical site marks the ruins, now buried, of a Yayoi period fortification, according to the site marker. In a depression next to the lone marker indicating the site is a small river with rice paddies. These rice paddies could have been here for two millenia!

Visit Notes

Nothing remains to see of the fortification itself. I wouldn't have come here except it is right next to Akagi Kita Castle, the ruins of a medieval castle. It was interesting to ponder what the ancient site might've been like.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Chikuma Yokoyama Castle
Japanese Name	筑摩横山城
Alternate Names	Yokoyama Castle (Yayoi Period)
Founder	The Yayoi
Year Founded	Yayoi Period
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Murai Station on the Chuo Line; 35 minute walk
Visitor Information	24/7 free
Time Required	5 minutes
Location	Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36° 9' 44.21" N, 137° 58' 45.12" E
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Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	ART
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