Nakato Castle (Omi)
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History
Nakatojō was built as an impermanent fort, or jinshiro (fortified encampment), by Shibata Katsuie in order to besiege Namazue Castle in 1573.
Visit Notes
This is a minor site. It seems there may be earthworks remaining, but these are on private property or otherwise buried beneath a tangle of bamboo. I felt there was little for me to accomplish here and moved on.
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English Name | Echi Nakato Castle |
Japanese Name | 愛知中戸城 |
Alternate Names | 中戸陣城 |
Founder | Shibata Katsuie |
Year Founded | 1573 |
Castle Type | Flatland |
Castle Condition | Ruins only |
Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
Features | trenches |
Visitor Information | |
Access | Yōkaichi Station on the Ōmi Rail Kotō-Ōmi Line; 11 minute drive or 70 minute walk |
Visitor Information | Private Property |
Time Required | 10 minutes |
Location | Higashi-Oumi, Shiga Prefecture |
Coordinates | 35° 6' 25.52" N, 136° 14' 51.40" E |
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Admin | |
Added to Jcastle | 2021 |
Contributor | ART |
Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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