Arato Catsle, Mountain castle in Shirataka, Japan
The castle stands on a ridge extending from Kamuriki-yama mountain, overlooking the Chikuma-gawa river and surrounding territories at 38 degrees north latitude.
The Yamada clan constructed this fortress in 1524 as retainers of the Murakami clan, until Takeda Shingen's forces captured it during the mid-16th century.
The restored sections of gates, houses, and defensive structures demonstrate the architectural methods used in Japanese mountain fortifications during the Muromachi period.
Visitors can reach the castle site by taking a taxi from Togura Station on the Shinano Tetsudo line, with the journey costing approximately 1700 yen.
The castle site contains multiple terraced layers carved into the ridge, with a central area measuring 30 meters by 15 meters for defensive operations.
Location: Shirataka
GPS coordinates: 38.18694,140.09833
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05
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