Kuranomae Fort

History

Kuranomae-rui, also called Imafuku-yashiki, is thought to have been the medieval residence of the Imafuku Clan, said to be descended from the Kai-Genji Clan via Nago Yoshiyuki. Imafuku Jōkansai was the jūshin (chief vassal) of the Takeda Clan during the Sengoku period and served as the jōdai (acting castellan) of Sunpujō in Suruga.

As for the fortification ruins, the surviving segment of dorui is about 50m long but the original ramparts where thought to have formed a square plot and have been 100m long on each side, which is quite spacious, becomming of a clan of high status.

Visit Notes

Lucky! When I came I found all of the bamboo and clutter from atop of the dorui (earthen ramparts) around his medieval fortified residence site had been cleared back. Kuranomae-rui is also called Imafuku-yashiki. Ruins remain in the form of dorui, chiefly a long segment to the north of the site. There is an old residence on the site which, built in the vernacular style of Kai, looks like it dates to the Edo period, though it has modern materials covering the walls and roof. This old home and its tenants (many members of the Imafuku family still live in the vacinity) carry on the legacy of the medieval manor hall. Because the residence is still occupied it is not open to the public. There is a narrow lane that goes down the side of the house and grants access to some fields to the rear, which is how I saw the site.

Gallery

Dorui

Castle Profile
English Name	Kuranomae Fort
Japanese Name	蔵之前塁
Alternate Names	今福屋敷
Founder	Imafuku Clan
Year Founded	Sengoku Period
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	No main keep but other buildings
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Dorui, Omoya
Features	samurai homes
Visitor Information
Access	Nirasaki Station on the Chūō Main Line; 25 minute walk
Visitor Information
Time Required	20 minutes
Location	Nirasaki, Yamanashi Prefecture
Coordinates	35° 43' 36.16" N, 138° 27' 0.00" E
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Added to Jcastle	2022
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