History
Sasa Narimasa constructed Nitchūjō – along with the Gouda Fort - as a base for his operations against and siege of Yumishōjō in 1583. For more information please see my profile on Yuminoshou Castle.
Visit Notes
Nitchūjō, also called Nitchū-toride (toride = "fort"), is a (sort of) satellite fort of Yuminoshōjō located across a river on a cliff line. It has karabori (dry moats) and a dobashi (earthen bridge). At the rear of the site the karabori slopes down the cliff line as a tatebori (climbing moat). The small enclosure is surrounded by dorui (earthen ramparts). Nitchūjō was a small fortification in a simple square layout. The site is now a cemetery.
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English Name | Nitchuu Castle |
Japanese Name | 日中城 |
Alternate Names | Nitchū-toride |
Founder | Sasa Narimasa |
Year Founded | 1583 |
Castle Type | Hilltop |
Castle Condition | Ruins only |
Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
Artifacts | Dobashi, Dorui, Karabori, Tatebori |
Features | trenches |
Visitor Information | |
Access | Tazoe Station on the Toyama Area Rail Tateyama Line; 45 minute walk |
Visitor Information | Free; 24/7; Cemetery |
Time Required | 20 minutes |
Location | Kamiichi, Toyama Prefecture |
Coordinates | 36° 40' 26.33" N, 137° 21' 18.94" E |
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Added to Jcastle | 2021 |
Contributor | ART |
Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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