Nakanojin Castle

History

For more information see Aida Kokuzousan Castle.

Visit Notes

Nakanojinjō is part of the Aida-jōkangun, a complex or network of fortified spaces on and beneath Mount Kokuzō. It is centrally located between several other sites, with Akiyoshi-toride, a fort site, on the ridge to the east, and another formerly fortified ridge to the southwest. The route to the north goes to the topmost ridge, with Aida-Kokuzōsanjō in the east, and Utsutsujō to the northwest. I visited Nakanojinjō after climbing down from Kokuzōsanjō (also called Minenojō). A spur of fortified ridge is located beneath Nakanojinjō, and I also went there too, climbing down the mountain that way.

Nakanojinjō, meaning ‘Middle Camp Castle’, itself consists of earthworks and masonry. The layout is of a central bailey complex with some sub-baileys below. There is a large horikiri (trench) sunk into the ridge at the rear of the main bailey with tall dorui (earthen ramparts). To the prow and aft of the main bailey ishigaki (stone-piled ramparts) remains can be seen. A spur of terraced mini-baileys goes down the ridge south, but another spur goes to another fort site in the southwest.

See also Akiyoshi Fort and Utsutsu Castle. For the southwest ridge site see Kokuzousannanseioneno Castle (Aida).

Gallery

Ishigaki and dorui
Main bailey seen from dorui
Castle marker and dorui in background
Dobashi (earthen bridge) with trenches either side
Climbing Trench / Tatebori
Map: Nakanojin to the right
Kirigishi on terraced bailey
Map of site

Castle Profile
English Name	Nakanojin Castle
Japanese Name	中ノ陣城
Founder	Aida Clan
Year Founded	Kamakura Period
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Horikiri, Dorui, Ishigaki
Features	trenches, stone walls
Visitor Information
Access	Bus from Matsumoto Station
Visitor Information	24/7 free; mountain
Time Required	40 minutes
Location	Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36° 21' 52.88" N, 138° 0' 21.46" E
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Added to Jcastle	2023
Contributor	ART
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