 Most viewed - Otowa Castle 音羽城跡 |
Flowers in bloom in early May351 views
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Otowa Castle's hilltop center, now a playground.243 viewsIn Hino, Shiga Pref.
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Very little remains of Otowa castle originally built by Lord Gamou Sadahide. Two battles took place here in 1496 and 1503. Road to Otowa Castle on the hill seen on the left.81 views
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Hinokawa River 日野川74 views
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Rice paddies near the castle72 views
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Adjacent reservoir70 views
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Suzuka Quasi-National Park marker65 viewsThe area is within this park.
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Entrance to castle grounds, now a picnic and playground.63 views
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Nice view of adjacent reservoir 日渓溜63 views
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Hilltop left62 views
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Trench or moat62 views
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The castle met its demise in 1522 less than 60 years after it was built, after a war within the Gamou Clan. It now serves as a large hilltop park with good views of the surroundings. Otowa Castle marker61 views
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Castle monument61 views
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The castle is somewhat out of the way. It's a 15-min. walk from the nearest bus stop. 60 views
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Hilltop right60 views
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Well used by the castle60 views
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