 Most viewed - Otowa Castle 音羽城跡 |
Flowers in bloom in early May356 views
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Otowa Castle's hilltop center, now a playground.244 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.82 views
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Hinokawa River 日野川77 views
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Rice paddies near the castle74 views
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Adjacent reservoir72 views
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Suzuka Quasi-National Park marker66 viewsThe area is within this park.
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Entrance to castle grounds, now a picnic and playground.66 views
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Hilltop left65 views
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Trench or moat65 views
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Nice view of adjacent reservoir 日渓溜64 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 marker63 views
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The castle is somewhat out of the way. It's a 15-min. walk from the nearest bus stop. 63 views
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Castle monument63 views
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Well used by the castle62 views
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Hilltop right61 views
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