Shinohara Fort

History

Shinohara-toride was a flatland fort built by the Mitsui Clan who had their main residence to the south. Judging by the layout, this fort was also a fortified residence.

Visit Notes

Shinohara-toride has ruins of earthworks such as dorui (earthen rampart) and moats, including mizubori (water moats). The mizubori can be found at the back of the shrine to Hachiman. The site is that of an old rural homestead and is not open to the public, but anyone can visit the shrine. From the road moat traces which are now vegetable patches can be seen, as well as dorui, which is tallest to the southeast. The ruins of this site were well hidden but proved worth hunting, as the mizubori was more than I had anticipated.

Gallery

Mizubori

Castle Profile
English Name	Shinohara Fort
Japanese Name	篠原塁
Founder	Mitsui Clan
Year Founded	Sengoku Period
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Mizubori, Dorui
Features	water moats
Visitor Information
Access	Ryūō Station on the Chūō Main Line; 15 minute walk
Visitor Information	24/7 free; Shrine
Time Required	30 minutes
Location	Kai, Yamanashi Prefecture
Coordinates	35° 39' 28.84" N, 138° 30' 55.51" E
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Added to Jcastle	2022
Contributor	ART
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