Onikuma Yakata

History

Onikuma-yakata was the fortified manor hall of the Onikuma Clan. The Onikuma Clan served the Aoyagi Clan, and they manned the nearby fort of Nishijōjō, which, along with Higashijōjō, protected Aoyagi territory in the valley which runs between the Chikuma and Sarashina districts.

Visit Notes

The fortified manor house of the "Demon Bear Clan (Onikuma-shi)" sits on a plateau overlooking a river. The site is now on private property, but I had a look from below. The advantage of the terrain is obvious enough but I found no ruins of the yakata.

Gallery

Rise on which the yakata sat seen from across the Onikuma River

Castle Profile
English Name	Onikuma Yakata
Japanese Name	鬼熊館
Founder	Onikuma Clan
Year Founded	Medieval Era
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Nishijō Station on the Shinonoi Line; 10 minute walk
Visitor Information	Private Property
Time Required	10 minutes
Location	Chikuhoku, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36° 24' 2.12" N, 138° 0' 16.49" E
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Added to Jcastle	2021
Contributor	ART
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