Inariyama Castle (Sarashina)

History

Inariyama Castle was a hirajiro (flatland castle) built by Uesugi Kagekatsu in 1581. In area the castle-compound was 155m east to west, and 170m north to south. Essentially a fortified residence for Kagekatsu, Inariyamajō also possessed a yaguradai (turret platform). Nothing remains.

Visit Notes

There are no ruins here at the former site of Inariyama Castle, and only a commemorative stone marker stands in a patch of grass. Merrily there is also an information board.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Sarashina Inariyama Castle
Japanese Name	更級稲荷山城
Founder	Uesugi Kagekatsu
Year Founded	1581
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Signboard Only
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Inariyama Station on the Shinonoi Line; 30 minute walk
Visitor Information	24/7 free
Time Required	One Minute
Location	Chikuma, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36° 32' 7.66" N, 138° 6' 19.37" E
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	ART
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