Shimizu Mountain Castle, Mountain fortress in Takashima, Japan
The stone walls and terraced baileys of Shimizu Mountain Castle extend across multiple levels on a 206-meter elevation overlooking Lake Biwa.
Sasaki Takanori constructed the castle in 1235, which remained under Takashima clan control until Oda Nobunaga captured it in 1572.
The castle ruins demonstrate medieval Japanese military architecture through their extensive system of defensive trenches and earthen fortifications.
Visitors can access the castle site through the Shin-Asahi Forest Sports Park, with a parking area for 30 vehicles at no cost.
The northern ridge contains distinct parallel trenches that served as defensive structures, reflecting advanced medieval Japanese fortification techniques.
GPS coordinates: 35.36028,136.01972
Latest update: March 26, 2025 14:17
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