Last additions - Nakano (Hino) Castle 中野城跡 |
Hinokawa Dam Park 日野川ダム公園Jul 16, 2006
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Well used by Lord GamouJul 16, 2006
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Hinokawa Dam Park 日野川ダム公園The dam is right behind the castle ruins. These pictures were taken in early May when flowers were in bloom.Jul 16, 2006
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Inari Shrine 稲荷神社Jul 16, 2006
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Hinokawa Dam Park and Mt. Watamuki. 日野川ダム公園綿向山Jul 16, 2006
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Hinokawa Dam Park 日野川ダム公園Jul 16, 2006
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Ryokyo Shrine 凉橋神社Jul 16, 2006
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Steps to Inari ShrineJul 16, 2006
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Inari Shrine toriiJul 16, 2006
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Torii and steps to Inari ShrineJul 16, 2006
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In 1582, when Oda Nobunaga was assassinated in Kyoto, Lord Gamo Katahide brought Nobunaga's wife and children from Azuchi Castle to Hino Castle for their safety. The castle was abandoned in 1597.Jul 16, 2006
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Nakano (Hino Castle) in Hino, Shiga Pref. The castle was built in 1534 by Lord Gamou Sadahide (1508-1579).Jul 16, 2006
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Path to Nakano Castle ruinsJul 16, 2006
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The castle was abandoned in 1597. Only a few stone walls and shrines remain adjacent to Hinokawa Dam. This is one entrance to Nakano Castle. MapJul 16, 2006
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Nakano Castle, also known as Hino Castle, built in 1534 by Lord Gamou Sadahide (1508-1579). In 1582, when Oda Nobunaga was assassinated in Kyoto, Lord Gamo Katahide brought Nobunaga's wife and children from Azuchi Castle to Hino Castle for their safeJul 16, 2006
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