Amidadou Castle (Omi)

The site of Amidadōjō today is now the village of Amidadō; there are several parks, temples and many rustic homes

History

A historical document (『大洞弁天当国古城主名札』) lists the castellan of Amidadō as Lord Myōkan'in. It is believed that this is the honourific name for a clansman of the Takenaka Clan, and that the castle was centred on what today is Kōshōji, a temple in the village of Amidadō.

Field Notes

The site of Amidadōjō today is now the village of Amidadō; there are several parks, temples and many rustic homes

Gallery

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Castle Profile
English Name	Amidadou Castle (Omi)
Japanese Name	近江阿弥陀堂城
Founder	Takenaka Myoukan'in
Year Founded	Medieval Era
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Notogawa Station on the Biwako Line; 45 minute walk
Hours	24/7 free; temple
Time Required	20 minutes
Location	Higashi-Ōmi, Shiga Prefecture
Coordinates	35.20218, 136.15954
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2022
Contributor	ART
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed
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