Okayama-no-Jishodo, Bell tower in Wakayama, Japan
The wooden two-story bell tower stands 8 meters tall with a 6-meter square base, featuring a traditional Japanese hip-and-gable roof covered in ceramic tiles.
Constructed in 1712 under Lord Yoshimune of Kishu, the bell tower served as a timekeeping device and warning system for the local population until 1921.
The bell mounted on the second floor was recast from cannons used by Toyotomi forces during the Osaka Summer Campaign of 1615.
Located on a small hill between Oka Park and Wakayama Prefectural Museum, the tower requires a short climb from Wakayama Castle Park.
Two striking points on the east and west sides of the bell allowed coordinated time signals between multiple bell towers in the north and south of the city.
Location: Wakayama
Inception: 1712
GPS coordinates: 34.22546,135.17257
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:58
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