Asahi Castle

(Overview)
　The Asahi Castle Ruins are located on the northwestern summit of Ashinokubo in Komi, Asahi Village.It is divided into a large castle and a small castle.The large castle is located on a small flat ridge, 1,010 meters above sea level and 190 meters relative to Komi.Small castle is located on a slightly gentle slope above the small ridge that overhangs to the north of Hurukawaji Temple.The main guo of the large castle is 12m x 20m, and there are earthworks around it.It is difficult to imagine the original shape because it has been moved considerably by charcoal grilling in posterity.This mountain castle has only one habitable guo, and it is considered to be a large castle fort because it is as small as 100 tsubo.Probably it was the role of protecting Takei Castle from the direction of Ooike, Kosaka, Takeda, and Hata at the foot of Mt.Nishiyama. (Diverted from Asahi Village HP)
(Access & walking course)
　Aim for Asahi Village Office from Route 19.From there, take Prefectural Road 291 to Ashinokubo Shinmeiguu via Furukawaguchi.The distance is about 1km, and there is Dousojin on the corner, and when enter that road, find Komi Village.
　This time, enter from the red torii gate in Yamate, Furumi Village, and climb the shortest course at the Asahi Castle Ruins.The road is slippery due to the accumulation of dead leaves.On the return trip, go straight on the ruins of Asahi Castle and follow the route with a well maintained mountain road, although there is some distance.If you repeat the updown about 3 times, you will reach Mt.Yakeyama.Turn right there and go down to the ｃlimbing entrance to Ashinokubo Shinmeiguu. ➠ Map


Komi climbing entrance
There is a red torii gate in Yamate, Komi Village.When open the beast fence there, there is a mountain road leading to the shrine.
Shrine
From the red torii gate to the shrine is a steep slope with dead leaves.。
Asahi Castle Ruins
The signboard tells you that there was Asahi large Castle, but if there is nothing, it is the highest point of a mediocre mountain.
Mt.Yakeyama
If go straight on the ruins of Asahi Castle, find a well maintained mountain road, and if repeat the updown about 3 times, reach Mt.Yakeyama.
Shinmei Shrine
There is a beast fence when go down the steep slope from Mt.Yakeyama.After passing there, you will find the Shinmei Shrine.
Climbing entrance to Ashinokubo Shinmeiguu
There is a staircase leading to Shinmei Shrine at the ｃlimbing entrance to Komi Village.There is Ashinokubo Dousojin.

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