Jounoue Fort

History

One of many minor forts built by the Nishimaki Clan to protect their bases at Ota Yakata and Azumi Nishimaki Castle. The forts were built along a cliff overlooking a river plain.

Visit Notes

Jōnōe-toride's ruins are farmland now and have been cleared of undergrowth, so the shape of the old earthworks are easy to see from the roadside. The site offers views of the plain below, as it has since the time of the Nishimaki Clan, which is nice.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Jounoue Fort
Japanese Name	城ノ上砦
Founder	Nishimaki Clan
Year Founded	Sengoku Period
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Kuruwa, Hori
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Shimojima Station on the Kamikouchi Line; 40 minute walk
Visitor Information	24/7 free; farmland
Time Required	10 minutes
Location	Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36° 13' 44.87" N, 137° 51' 51.30" E
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Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	ART
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