Okawachi Castle, Japanese castle in Matsusaka, Japan
The fortification stands on a 50-meter hill with steep slopes, featuring clay walls, moats, and strategic defensive positions at Sakauchi river's upstream location.
Built in 1455 by Saigo Tsugiyori as an earthen fortification, Matsudaira Kiyoyasu reconstructed the castle in 1524 at its current position.
The castle site now contains a shrine and museum that displays artifacts relating to Tokugawa Ieyasu, who was born within these walls in 1542.
Visitors can explore the reconstructed donjon from 1959, which houses exhibits about the castle's history and the surrounding parkland areas.
The castle's deep valley, known as Mamushidani, separates the main area from Nishinomaru, marking the location of major battles during Nobunaga Oda's siege.
GPS coordinates: 34.52719,136.47278
Latest update: March 29, 2025 02:29
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