 Last additions - Otowa Castle 音羽城跡 |
Hinokawa River 日野川Jul 16, 2006
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Rice paddies near the castleJul 16, 2006
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Adjacent reservoirJul 16, 2006
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Well used by the castleJul 16, 2006
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Flowers in bloom in early MayJul 16, 2006
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Nice view of adjacent reservoir 日渓溜Jul 16, 2006
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Trench or moatJul 16, 2006
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Hilltop rightJul 16, 2006
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Otowa Castle's hilltop center, now a playground.In Hino, Shiga Pref.Jul 16, 2006
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Castle monumentJul 16, 2006
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Hilltop leftJul 16, 2006
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Entrance to castle grounds, now a picnic and playground.Jul 16, 2006
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Suzuka Quasi-National Park markerThe area is within this park.Jul 16, 2006
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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.Jul 16, 2006
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The castle is somewhat out of the way. It's a 15-min. walk from the nearest bus stop. Jul 16, 2006
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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 markerJul 16, 2006
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