Château d'Odome, Medieval fortress in Aichi Prefecture, Japan
The Château d'Odome is a medieval castle in Aichi Prefecture featuring multiple defensive rings with wooden structures built on stone foundations and positioned at strategic heights. The buildings used traditional Japanese architectural elements arranged in a system designed for controlling the hilltop.
The castle was built during the Sengoku period in the 15th century as a defensive stronghold during regional conflicts between competing feudal states. It served as a key strategic position to maintain control over the surrounding territory.
The layout shows how samurai of different ranks lived in separate areas within the walls. Walking through the ruins today, you can still see how the space was organized according to social position.
You can reach the castle ruins by taking a local bus from Toyohashi Station to the base of the mountain where hiking trails begin. Wear proper hiking shoes since the paths go uphill and can be uneven in places.
The site preserves original stone walls and foundations that show medieval Japanese construction techniques for mountain fortifications. You can see in the stonework how craftsmen built with great precision using methods from that era.
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