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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 1998.410 views
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Tsu Castle, Ushitora turret379 views
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Castle wall facing the street185 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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Nyutoku-mon Gate167 views
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Moat166 views
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Three-story Ushitora turret, reconstructed in 1958.156 viewsThis is the only significant building remaining of the castle.
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Ushitora turret entrance (not open)156 views
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Garden in Nishinomaru153 views
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Ushitora turret129 views
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Ushitora turret and stone wall129 views
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Moat126 views
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Moat120 views
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Foundation of the castle tower (rear)115 views
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Park fountain in the castle grounds111 views
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Castle wall103 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 tower101 viewsThe 5-story castle tower was destroyed in 1600 during the Battle of Sekigahara. It was never rebuilt.
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Inner stone wall98 views
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Foundation of the castle tower (side view)97 views
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Stone wall in the Honmaru92 views
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