 Most viewed - Otowa Castle 音羽城跡 |
Flowers in bloom in early May350 views
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Otowa Castle's hilltop center, now a playground.241 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.80 views
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Hinokawa River 日野川74 views
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Rice paddies near the castle71 views
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Adjacent reservoir69 views
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Suzuka Quasi-National Park marker65 viewsThe area is within this park.
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Entrance to castle grounds, now a picnic and playground.63 views
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Nice view of adjacent reservoir 日渓溜63 views
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Trench or moat62 views
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Hilltop left61 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 marker60 views
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Castle monument60 views
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Well used by the castle60 views
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The castle is somewhat out of the way. It's a 15-min. walk from the nearest bus stop. 59 views
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Hilltop right59 views
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