 Most viewed - Tsu Castle 津城跡 |
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 1998.462 views
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Tsu Castle, Ushitora turret404 views
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Castle wall facing the street193 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 Gate177 views
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Moat175 views
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Three-story Ushitora turret, reconstructed in 1958.167 viewsThis is the only significant building remaining of the castle.
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Garden in Nishinomaru164 views
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Ushitora turret entrance (not open)163 views
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Ushitora turret and stone wall139 views
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Ushitora turret137 views
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Moat136 views
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Moat128 views
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Foundation of the castle tower (rear)126 views
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Park fountain in the castle grounds118 views
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Castle wall111 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 tower110 viewsThe 5-story castle tower was destroyed in 1600 during the Battle of Sekigahara. It was never rebuilt.
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Inner stone wall106 views
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Foundation of the castle tower (side view)105 views
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Stone wall in the Honmaru98 views
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