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Statue of Lord Takatora Todo, who became the 11th lord of the castle in 1608. He is revered for revamping the castle and developing the castle town of Tsu. He was originally from Inugami, Shiga Pref. This statue was built in 1998.411 views
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Tsu Castle, Ushitora turret380 views
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Castle wall facing the street187 viewsWhen you walk to Tsu Castle from the bus stop, this is what you first see. It is obviously a flatland-type castle. Tsu Castle was first built in 1580 by Oda Nobukane, the younger brother of warlord Oda Nobunaga.
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Moat167 views
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Nyutoku-mon Gate167 views
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Three-story Ushitora turret, reconstructed in 1958.157 viewsThis is the only significant building remaining of the castle.
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Ushitora turret entrance (not open)157 views
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Garden in Nishinomaru155 views
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Ushitora turret132 views
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Ushitora turret and stone wall132 views
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Moat127 views
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Moat120 views
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Foundation of the castle tower (rear)116 views
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Park fountain in the castle grounds113 views
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Castle wall104 viewsThe stone wall is long, and the entrance to the castle grounds is on the far end, in front of the three-story Ushitora turret.
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Foundation of the castle tower103 viewsThe 5-story castle tower was destroyed in 1600 during the Battle of Sekigahara. It was never rebuilt.
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Inner stone wall100 views
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Foundation of the castle tower (side view)97 views
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Stone wall in the Honmaru93 views
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