Samegao Castle, Mountain fortress in Myoko, Japan
The castle extends 300 meters across a hilltop with three main areas, featuring steep dry moats and earthen ramparts along its northern edge.
Following battles between Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin in 1560, the castle served as a defense point against potential invasions from Shinano Province.
Archaeological findings at the site, including burnt structures and carbonized rice, reveal details about military conflicts during the Sengoku period in Japan.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins by taking a 10-minute car ride from Kita-Arai Station on the JR East Shinetsu Main Line.
The castle site contains remnants of the Hida Sites, a Yayoi period fortified settlement, indicating centuries of strategic military use of this location.
Location: Myoko
GPS coordinates: 37.05111,138.23000
Latest update: May 11, 2025 12:22
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