Nagasakaue 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

The last and least of my "toride tour" that day, the ruins of Nagasakaue-toride ("Fort upon Long Hill"), are on private property. As such, even though I had anticipated maybe finding trench remains, I could only see this site from the road side, which was disappointing. The site is now forest and apple orchards. The construction of a road has likely obliterated many earthwork traces.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Nagasakaue Fort
Japanese Name	長坂上砦
Founder	Nishimaki Clan
Year Founded	Sengoku Period
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Hata Station on the Kamikouchi Line; 50 minute walk
Visitor Information	24/7 free; includes private property
Time Required	10 minutes
Location	Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36° 12' 18.22" N, 137° 50' 3.01" E
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Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	ART
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