Oshi Castle, Japanese castle in Gyoda, Japan
The reconstructed three-story tower of Oshi Castle stands on a plain between the Tone River and Arakawa River, surrounded by water moats and natural defenses.
Built in 1479 by the Narita clan, the castle gained fame in 1590 for withstanding a water siege during Toyotomi Hideyoshi's campaign against the Hojo clan.
The Gyoda City Museum inside the castle tower exhibits regional artifacts, traditional footwear manufacturing tools, and detailed models of the medieval fortress.
The castle grounds remain open daily without admission fees, while the museum charges 200 yen for adults and offers audio guides in multiple languages.
Engineers constructed a 28-kilometer dam system to flood the castle during the 1590 siege, leading to its nickname as the Floating Castle.
Location: Gyoda
Inception: 1479
Founders: 成田正等, 成田顯泰
Part of: Siete famosos castillos de Kantō
GPS coordinates: 36.13710,139.45300
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:16
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