Komakikamino Castle (Chiisagata)

History

See Chiisagata Komaki Castle for more information.

Visit Notes

The Upper Komaki Castle is reached via the 'Men's Trail' from the lower castle. The trail is very steep and contains rope sections and uninviting drops to either side. The upper castle is essentially a simple fort with a single forward bailey and a series of trenches cutting the ridge which protect the rear. Beyond here there is the Komakijō Kaminokoya, a hidden redoubt. I didn't visit because it appears it is only a narrow slip of a terraced ridge, and I just didn't have the time at that point. A 'koya' is a sort of secret redoubt found at many Shinano castles.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Chiisagata Komakikamino Castle
Japanese Name	小県小牧上ノ城
Founder	???
Year Founded	???
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Horikiri
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Shinano-Kokubunji Station on the Shinano Railway; 25 minute walk to trail head
Visitor Information	24/7 free; mountain
Time Required	30 minutes
Location	Ueda, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36° 22' 24.85" N, 138° 15' 40.32" E
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Added to Jcastle	2022
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