History
For more information see my profile on Murakami Kokuzousan Castle.
Visit Notes
I visited Tsumijō as part of my tour of Murakami castle sites on Mount Kokuzō. A short descent and ascent bring one from Kokuzōsanjō on the ultimate peak to this narrow branch fort. It has a sign but no explanations or map - unlike the other sites. Maybe not many people come here? That was probably true even when the castles were manned. Between Kokūzōjō and Tsumijō is a path to another site, Mochikoshijō, I didn't have time to visit that day; that path eventually leads out via Zama-jinja. Tsumijō consists of mostly baileys, including some koshikuruwa (sub-baileys) carved into the mountain slope, and one long main bailey.
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English Name | Tsumi Castle (Murakami Clan Fort Network) |
Japanese Name | Murakami-Tsumijō |
Alternate Names | Tsugijō |
Founder | Murakami Yoshikiyo |
Year Founded | Sengoku Period |
Castle Type | Mountaintop |
Castle Condition | Ruins only |
Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
Artifacts | Kuruwa, Koshikuruwa, Hori |
Features | trenches |
Visitor Information | |
Access | Nishi-Ueda Station on the Shinano Railway; hiking course |
Visitor Information | Free; 24/7; Mountain |
Time Required | 20 minutes |
Location | Ueda, Nagano Prefecture |
Coordinates | 36° 25' 46.42" N, 138° 13' 25.10" E |
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Added to Jcastle | 2020 |
Contributor | ART |
Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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