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Sawayama Castle

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佐和山城

Explore Sawayama Castle ruins, a former mountain stronghold of powerful samurai, offering a glimpse into Japan's feudal past.

Sawayama Castle
Si-take. at Japanese Wikipedia (しいたけ) This photo was taken with Olympus X-350 / D-575Z / C-360Z CC BY-SA 3.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • A Japanese mountain castle in Omi Province.
  • It was a military and political stronghold.
  • Its history began with a fort built by Saho Tokitsuna.
  • Demolished when Hikone Castle was completed.

What to see

  • Ruins include parts of stone walls.
  • See remnants of earthworks.
  • Explore the castle moats.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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