 Last additions - Tsu Castle 津城跡 |
Nyutoku-mon GateJul 24, 2005
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MoatJul 24, 2005
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Garden in NishinomaruJul 24, 2005
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Foundation of the castle towerThe 5-story castle tower was destroyed in 1600 during the Battle of Sekigahara. It was never rebuilt.Jul 24, 2005
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Foundation of the castle tower (side view)Jul 24, 2005
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Foundation of the castle tower (rear)Jul 24, 2005
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Stone wall in the HonmaruJul 24, 2005
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Tsu Castle, Ushitora turretJul 24, 2005
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Park fountain in the castle groundsJul 24, 2005
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Inner stone wallJul 24, 2005
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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.Jul 24, 2005
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Ushitora turret entrance (not open)Jul 24, 2005
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MoatJul 24, 2005
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Ushitora turret and stone wallJul 24, 2005
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MoatJul 24, 2005
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Three-story Ushitora turret, reconstructed in 1958.This is the only significant building remaining of the castle.Jul 24, 2005
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Ushitora turretJul 24, 2005
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Castle wallThe stone wall is long, and the entrance to the castle grounds is on the far end, in front of the three-story Ushitora turret.Jul 24, 2005
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Castle wall facing the streetWhen 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.Jul 24, 2005
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