Tateishi Fort

History

Tateishi-toride was a branch fortification of Takashimakojō, built as part of a series of border defences to protect the Upper suwa Shrine against the forces of the Lower Suwa Shrine. See Takashimako Castle for more information.

Visit Notes

There is a park in Suwa called Tateishi. The Tateishi-toride ("Fort Standing Rock") site is near here. I found a terraced area which may have been a bailey, but that's about it. The site today is otherwise dominated by a large inn which now appears closed. The nearby Tateishi Park grants fantastic views of Lake Suwa.

Gallery

Baileys of Tateishi Fort
Terracing of hillside / possible sub-bailey of fort
View of Takashima Castle
Lake Suwa
Tateishi Park
Trail

Castle Profile
English Name	Tateishi Fort
Japanese Name	立石砦
Founder	Upper Suwa Faction
Year Founded	14th Century
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Kuruwa
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Kami-Suwa Station on the Chuo Line; 30 minute walk
Visitor Information	Private Property
Time Required	10 minutes
Location	Suwa, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36° 3' 5.65" N, 138° 7' 27.41" E
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Added to Jcastle	2021
Contributor	ART
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