Muraoka Castle (Ina)

History

It is supposed that Muraoka Castle was a satellite fortifcation of Koidejō. Both castle sites are located on a corner of cliff between the Tenryūgawa alluvial plain and a smaller river flowing into it. Koidejō, the main base of the Koide Clan, is set further back whilst Muraokajō overlooks the Tenryū River. For more information see Ina Koide Castle.

Visit Notes

Murokajō is an earthworks fort ruin with features such as dorui (earthen ramparts), hori (trenches) and terracing of the hillside. I saw a tanuki here.

Gallery

Bailey / Dorui

Castle Profile
English Name	Koide Muraoka Castle
Japanese Name	小出村岡城
Alternate Names	小井弓村岡城
Founder	Koide Clan
Year Founded	Sengoku Period
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Kuruwa, Dorui, Hori
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Shimojima Station on the Iida Line; 20 minute walk
Visitor Information	24/7 free
Time Required	20 minutes
Location	Ina, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	35° 49' 14.30" N, 137° 56' 22.70" E
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Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	ART
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