Samine Castle (Chikuma)

History

Saminejō was a branch fortification of Chikuma-Sasanojō to the immediate south. See: Chikuma Sasano Castle.

Visit Notes

Saminejō has a very simple layout with a narrow profile straddling the ridgeline. There are two trenches on the mountainside rear of the castle which protect two principal baileys linked by an earthen bridge. Beyond the second bailey are more trenches and a couple of tertiary baileys. A fallen tree leans out over the final bailey. Climbing along it a little gave me a nice view of the castle mount. Saminejō is located above Sasanojō and served as its branch fort. At a right angle to that fort it juts out to the west from the main ridgeline which is also a municipal border.

Gallery

Large trench between small baileys

Castle Profile
English Name	Samine Castle (Chikuma)
Japanese Name	筑摩三峯城
Founder	Horidaira Clan
Year Founded	Sengoku Period
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Kuruwa, Horikiri, Kirigishi
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Hike up the ridge from Kemi Castle site following the trail (30+ minutes); or hike up from Sasano Castle site (5+ minutes)
Visitor Information	24/7 free; mountain
Time Required	20 minutes
Location	Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36° 21' 46.01" N, 137° 57' 18.22" E
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Added to Jcastle	2021
Contributor	ART
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