History
Maruyama-noroshidai is thought to have been a fortified beacon tower, though because the bailey is quite large it could’ve also likely have hosted a small force or served as a residence or guardhouse. It is thought the fort guarded trade routes in the area. Furthermore there is a theory that the castellan was Baba Nobufusa.
See also Tsutagijō (Tsutagi Castle).
Visit Notes
Maruyama-noroshidai is a single bailey fort complex which is thought to have served as a beacon tower. It is twinned with nearby Tsutagijō. Essentially the fort consisted of a flattened circular enclosure atop of a small hill. To the south is a small sub-enclosure carved into the hillside. The site is now a park.
Castle Profile | |
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English Name | Maruyama Noroshidai (Suwa) |
Japanese Name | 諏訪丸山烽火台 |
Alternate Names | 円山狼煙台 |
Founder | Baba Nobufusa |
Year Founded | 16th century |
Castle Type | Mountaintop |
Castle Condition | Ruins only |
Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
Artifacts | Kuruwa |
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Visitor Information | |
Access | Shinano-Sakai Station on the Chūō Main Line; 10 minute walk |
Visitor Information | 24/7 free; park |
Time Required | 10 minutes |
Location | Fujimi, Nagano Prefecture |
Coordinates | 35° 52' 38.32" N, 138° 16' 27.34" E |
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Added to Jcastle | 2022 |
Contributor | ART |
Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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