Koike Fort

History

Koike-toride was built as a branch fort by the Ogasawara Clan in the early 16th century to supplement their network of defences in the area. It was taken over by the Momose Clan in the middle of the century who served as vassals of the Takeda Clan.

Visit Notes

One never expects to find much visiting a toride ("toride" is a term which describes small fortifications), but Koike-toride was pretty interesting; I almost didn't come, but I had time after visiting Hachikenchōjajō. Koike-toride has dorui (earthwork embankments) and a mizubori (water moat) surrounding it in the east. The main enclosure is a private residence surrounded by rice paddies. The earthen ramparts looked fairly tall and thick, but now they are hidden beneath trees.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Koike Fort
Japanese Name	小池砦
Founder	Ogasawara Clan
Year Founded	Early 16th Century
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Murai Station on the Chuo Line; 25 minute walk
Visitor Information	24/7 free; private property
Time Required	15 minutes
Location	Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36° 10' 10.60" N, 137° 58' 29.93" E
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Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	ART
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ARTShogun

40 months ago

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This "toride" would pass for a castle in Koka haha

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