Koike Fort
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History
Koike-toride was built as a branch fort by the Ogasawara Clan in the early 16th century to supplement their network of defences in the area.
Visit Notes
One never expects to find much visiting a toride ("toride" is a term which describes small fortifications), but Koike-toride was pretty interesting; I almost didn't come, but I had time after visiting Hachikenchōjajō. Koike-toride has dorui (earthwork embankments) and a mizubori (water moat) surrounding it in the east. The main enclosure is a private residence surrounded by rice paddies. The earthen ramparts looked fairly tall and thick, but now they are hidden beneath trees.
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English Name | Koike Fort |
Japanese Name | 小池砦 |
Founder | Ogasawara Clan |
Year Founded | Early 16th Century |
Castle Type | Flatland |
Castle Condition | Ruins only |
Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
Artifacts | Dorui, Mizubori, Kuruwa |
Features | trenches |
Visitor Information | |
Access | Murai Station on the Chuo Line; 25 minute walk |
Visitor Information | 24/7 free; private property |
Time Required | 15 minutes |
Location | Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture |
Coordinates | 36° 10' 10.60" N, 137° 58' 29.93" E |
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Contributor | ART |
Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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