Ichinodaira Castle (Ina)
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History
It is thought that Ichinodairajō and Kamihiraidekojō worked as twin sites as branch fortifications of Ōjō high above. It is most likely that Kamihiraidekojō was built first with Ichinodairajō built as an extension.
See Ina Kamihiraideko Castle and Ina Ou Castle for more information. The main castle in this area was Ina Ryuugasaki Castle.
Visit Notes
Ichinodairajō is located directly opposite the site of Kamihiraidekojō. Ichinodairajō is higher situated and appears to be larger in scale. There is a wide,flat area, all covered in snow when I visited, and embankments where a forest road grants access. This entry point with an embankment is tantalising but I could not be sure of it being related to any ruins of the fort, and in fact it appears unlikely. The 'taira', or plateau, is situated beneath steep elevation. No fort should be built in such a vulnerable position, but it appears that the ridge above here was also shaped into a bailey. The natural ridge continues to climb undisturbed above these two former baileys.
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Ichinodaira Castle (Ina) |
| Japanese Name | 伊那一ノ平城 |
| Founder | Suwa Clan |
| Year Founded | Medieval Era |
| Castle Type | Mountaintop |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Features | |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Tatsuno Station on the Chūō East Line; 25 minute walk |
| Visitor Information | 24/7 free; park |
| Time Required | 20 minutes |
| Location | Tatsuno, Nagano Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 35° 59' 43.08" N, 138° 0' 28.22" E |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2022 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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