Ōgaki Castle, Military museum and Japanese castle in Ogaki, Japan
Ōgaki Castle is a military museum and Japanese fortress in Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture, now standing as a reconstructed tower within a public park. Four water moats form concentric rings around the central structure, which opens several floors to visitors.
The site was established in the 16th century as a strategic stronghold and played a central role in the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. After destruction in World War II, the tower was rebuilt in 1959.
The name means "great fence" and reflects the defensive origins of this site, which remains a symbol of Ogaki today. Exhibitions inside display armor, weapons and documents from the clan era.
The park surrounding the tower invites walking and offers free access to the outer grounds. Upper floors provide a panoramic view over Ogaki and the surrounding plain.
Six different clans owned the fortress over the centuries, reflecting Japan's shifting political landscape. The reconstruction used modern building materials that differ from the original timber techniques.
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