 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 1998.406 views
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Tsu Castle, Ushitora turret375 views
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Castle wall facing the street184 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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Moat164 views
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Nyutoku-mon Gate163 views
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Ushitora turret entrance (not open)154 views
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Three-story Ushitora turret, reconstructed in 1958.152 viewsThis is the only significant building remaining of the castle.
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Garden in Nishinomaru151 views
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Ushitora turret129 views
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Ushitora turret and stone wall127 views
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Moat125 views
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Moat118 views
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Foundation of the castle tower (rear)112 views
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Park fountain in the castle grounds109 views
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Castle wall101 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 wall97 views
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Foundation of the castle tower (side view)96 views
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Stone wall in the Honmaru89 views
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