Shimo-kido Fort Ruins

I love the quiet and peaceful feelings this place brought although it once was full of homes and people several hundreds of years ago. I strongly recommend this place with a want to know more about the history.

Shimojodo is one of the defense facilities in Ichijodani, and was built at the shortest point in the valley, approximately 80m wide. Because the castle town and the outside of the castle were separated by Shimojodo, it was considered important as the final line of defense for Ichijodani Castle.

It is said that it was one of the defense facilities in Ichijodani and functioned as the last line of defense. The stone walls were huge and impressive.

I missed it last time so I went there. This is a castle gate to protect the castle town. This is the south gate, and there seems to be one at the north gate as well. What really catches the eye are the huge stones. Where did it come from? It was as big as the huge stone at the gate of Osaka Castle. It’s amazing that it still exists! During the Sengoku period, the size of the gatestone also represented the power of the daimyo, so you can see how powerful the Asakura clan was. I have to go see Kamijyoto next time. By the way, there is no parking lot, can you park one car along the road? That's what it felt like. The tourism department recommends cycling around Ichijodani, but I guess it's still a compromise for those who drive. (I think it's okay on weekdays)

It is an earthwork that protects the northern entrance of Ichijodani, and when viewed from a distance, it appears to be built in a narrow part of the valley. The huge stone masonry at Toraguchi catches your eye. There was a stone on the other side of the river, and it probably continued to the other side as well.