Ishimura Castle

History

Ishimurajō is said to have been constructed in the Kamakura period, but the veracity of this is unclear. The ruins appear to be Sengoku period, when it is believed Ishimurajō was used as a signal tower and look-out, and as a satellite fortification of Ôkurajō.

Visit Notes

Ishimurajō is a yamajiro (mountaintop castle) ruin on a hill surrounded by fields and orchards in Toyono Township, Nagano Municipality. The small fort site consists of kuruwa (baileys), with a central bailey with horikiri (trenches) on either side. It is a very simple structure.

Gallery

Castle mount from distance

Castle Profile
English Name	Ishimura Castle
Japanese Name	石村城
Founder	Unknown
Year Founded	Kamakura Period or Sengoku Period
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Horikiri, Tatebori, Kuruwa, &c.
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Toyono Station on the Kita-Shinano Line; 25 minute walk
Visitor Information	24/7 free; mountain
Time Required	20 minutes
Location	Nagano, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36° 42' 38.20" N, 138° 15' 35.24" E
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Added to Jcastle	2023
Contributor	ART
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