Nakato Castle (Omi)

This is a minor site. It seems there may be earthworks remaining, but these are on private property or otherwise buried beneath a tangle of bamboo. I felt there was little for me to accomplish here and moved on.

History

Nakatojō was built as an impermanent fort, or jinshiro (fortified encampment), by Shibata Katsuie in order to besiege Namazue Castle in 1573.

Field Notes

This is a minor site. It seems there may be earthworks remaining, but these are on private property or otherwise buried beneath a tangle of bamboo. I felt there was little for me to accomplish here and moved on.

Gallery

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  Earthworks overgrown with bamboo

Castle Profile
English Name	Oumi Nakato Castle
Japanese Name	近江中戸城
Alternate Names	中戸陣城
Founder	Shibata Katsuie
Year Founded	1573
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Yōkaichi Station on the Ōmi Rail Kotō-Ōmi Line; 11 minute drive or 70 minute walk
Hours	Private Property
Time Required	10 minutes
Location	Higashi-Oumi, Shiga Prefecture
Coordinates	35.10709, 136.24761
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2021
Contributor	ART
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