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History
The Yokoyamajō archaelogical site marks the ruins, now buried, of a Yayoi period fortification, according to the site marker. In a depression next to the lone marker indicating the site is a small river with rice paddies. These rice paddies could have been here for two millenia!
Visit Notes
Nothing remains to see of the fortification itself. I wouldn't have come here except it is right next to Akagi Kita Castle, the ruins of a medieval castle. It was interesting to ponder what the ancient site might've been like.
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Yokoyama Castle (Chikuma) |
| Japanese Name | 筑摩横山城 |
| Alternate Names | Yokoyama Castle (Yayoi Period) |
| Founder | The Yayoi |
| Year Founded | Yayoi Period |
| Castle Type | Flatland |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
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| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Murai Station on the Chuo Line; 35 minute walk |
| Visitor Information | 24/7 free |
| Time Required | 5 minutes |
| Location | Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 36° 9' 44.21" N, 137° 58' 45.12" E |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2020 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
| Friends of JCastle | |
| Jōkaku Hōrōki | |
| Yogo | |
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