Egawa Fort
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History
See: Nirayama Castle
Visit Notes
Egawa-toride is opposite Nirayamajō, across the resevoir (former swamp). The fort is now the site of a small thatched-roof shrine. It features a very large horikiri. The site can presumably be accessed via the path which leads to the shrine, but I just climbed up the hill directly, as it was near a park with blossoms we stopped at. After exploring these ruins I came crashing down and out of a bamboo grove, appearing like a wild mountain man (yamabito) to my friend and surprised onlookers. I felt like the Hibagon ("Japanese Bigfoot"). This was all thoroughly enjoyable. Novice castle explorers can enjoy Nirayamajō, but the surrounding forts should be left to the pros - or fools like me.
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English Name | Egawa Fort |
Japanese Name | 江川砦 |
Founder | Hōjō Clan |
Year Founded | 15th century |
Castle Type | Mountaintop |
Castle Condition | Ruins only |
Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
Artifacts | Horikiri |
Features | trenches |
Visitor Information | |
Access | Nirayama Station on the Izuhakone Line; 30 minute walk |
Visitor Information | Free; 24/7; Shrine |
Time Required | 30 minutes |
Location | Izunokuni, Shizuoka Prefecture |
Coordinates | 35° 3' 12.60" N, 138° 57' 32.94" E |
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Admin | |
Added to Jcastle | 2021 |
Contributor | ART |
Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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