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Latest revision as of 19:40, 4 January 2023
History
The Dōshō-hori was a fortification and moat system built on the terraces of a bend in the Katsura River at the point where it meets with the Ôhata River. The area was known as Jōnokoshi (城腰), referring to a military structure. It is not known who built the moat, but it is thought to have been a satellite fortification of the Nakatsumori Yakata of the Oyamada Clan. According to local tradition the hori became a place to dump the corpses of criminals who were beheaded at nearby execution grounds. The area is otherwise quite scenic!
Visit Notes
Dōshō-hori is a fortification site in Tsuru. 'Hori' means 'moat'. No ruins remain and the site is now a hospital.
Castle Profile | |
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English Name | Doushou Hori |
Japanese Name | 道生堀 |
Founder | Oyamada Clan |
Year Founded | Sengoku Period |
Castle Type | Flatland |
Castle Condition | Ruins only |
Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
Features | |
Visitor Information | |
Access | Tsuru-shi Station on the Ôtsuki Line; 10 minute walk |
Visitor Information | Access Limited |
Time Required | 10 minutes |
Location | Tsuru, Yamanashi Prefecture |
Coordinates | 35° 33' 46.91" N, 138° 54' 10.40" E |
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Admin | |
Added to Jcastle | 2023 |
Contributor | ART |
Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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