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|Access=Omitakashima Sta. (Kosei Line), 10 min walk | |Access=Omitakashima Sta. (Kosei Line), 10 min walk | ||
|Visitor Information=Open daily, closed Wednesday and 12/29-1/3 | |||
|Time Required=15 minutes | |Time Required=15 minutes | ||
|Website=https://takashima-kanko.jp/spot/2024/04/post_327.html | |Website=https://takashima-kanko.jp/spot/2024/04/post_327.html | ||
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|Notes=The jin'ya lands overlap some with the former castle but for all intents and purposes they are two distinct fortifications and the jin'ya developed over the castle remnants that were not carried off to build [[Minakuchi Okayama Castle]]. Remnants from the jin'ya include the Somon Gate, which is often erroneously attributed to "Ohmizo Castle". Likewise, the old samurai home (despite its horrible condition) also dates from the Edo Period. The Kasai Residence, a bukeyashiki a short walk from the Somon, was occupied until recently. It is now in very poor shape but photos from just a few years ago show it in much better condition with a tended garden. The house also used to have a Nagayamon Gate but it was dismantled in the Taisho Period. | |Notes=The jin'ya lands overlap some with the former castle but for all intents and purposes they are two distinct fortifications and the jin'ya developed over the castle remnants that were not carried off to build [[Minakuchi Okayama Castle]]. Remnants from the jin'ya include the Somon Gate, which is often erroneously attributed to "Ohmizo Castle". Likewise, the old samurai home (despite its horrible condition) also dates from the Edo Period. The Kasai Residence, a bukeyashiki a short walk from the Somon, was occupied until recently. It is now in very poor shape but photos from just a few years ago show it in much better condition with a tended garden. The house also used to have a Nagayamon Gate but it was dismantled in the Taisho Period. | ||
The | The main gate for Omizo Jin'ya was repaired and restored re-opening in the Spring of 2024. The photos below are of the newly refurbished gate. Inside one wing of the gate is a small tourist information center and the other side has a very informative video about the castle and jin'ya. The information center also offers free ice coffee made with local water. An insider tip is that anyone who watches the full video is eligible to receive a free Ohmi Castle Card for Omizo Jin'ya while supplies last. | ||
|History=In 1619, a jin'ya was established by Wakebe Mitsunobu in what was the San-no-maru of [[Ohmizo Castle]]. Wakebe expanded and enhanced the town started by Oda Nobuzumi into an Edo Period Jin'ya town. Eventually the remaining moats and other remnants of the castle were buried as the town grew. The Wakebe controlled the town until the Meiji Period. | |History=In 1619, a jin'ya was established by Wakebe Mitsunobu in what was the San-no-maru of [[Ohmizo Castle]]. Wakebe expanded and enhanced the town started by Oda Nobuzumi into an Edo Period Jin'ya town. Eventually the remaining moats and other remnants of the castle were buried as the town grew. The Wakebe controlled the town until the Meiji Period. | ||
|Year Visited=2023 | |Year Visited=2023, 2024 | ||
|AddedJcastle=2024 | |AddedJcastle=2024 | ||
|Visits= | |Visits=September 29, 2023; September 27, 2024 | ||
|GPSLocation=35.2949, 136.01109 | |GPSLocation=35.2949, 136.01109 | ||
|Contributor=Eric | |Contributor=Eric | ||
Latest revision as of 14:58, 3 January 2025
The jin'ya lands overlap some with the former castle but for all intents and purposes they are two distinct fortifications and the jin'ya developed over the castle remnants that were not carried off to build Minakuchi Okayama Castle. Remnants from the jin'ya include the Somon Gate, which is ofte
History
In 1619, a jin'ya was established by Wakebe Mitsunobu in what was the San-no-maru of Ohmizo Castle. Wakebe expanded and enhanced the town started by Oda Nobuzumi into an Edo Period Jin'ya town. Eventually the remaining moats and other remnants of the castle were buried as the town grew. The Wakebe controlled the town until the Meiji Period.
Field Notes
The jin'ya lands overlap some with the former castle but for all intents and purposes they are two distinct fortifications and the jin'ya developed over the castle remnants that were not carried off to build Minakuchi Okayama Castle. Remnants from the jin'ya include the Somon Gate, which is often erroneously attributed to "Ohmizo Castle". Likewise, the old samurai home (despite its horrible condition) also dates from the Edo Period. The Kasai Residence, a bukeyashiki a short walk from the Somon, was occupied until recently. It is now in very poor shape but photos from just a few years ago show it in much better condition with a tended garden. The house also used to have a Nagayamon Gate but it was dismantled in the Taisho Period.
The main gate for Omizo Jin'ya was repaired and restored re-opening in the Spring of 2024. The photos below are of the newly refurbished gate. Inside one wing of the gate is a small tourist information center and the other side has a very informative video about the castle and jin'ya. The information center also offers free ice coffee made with local water. An insider tip is that anyone who watches the full video is eligible to receive a free Ohmi Castle Card for Omizo Jin'ya while supplies last.
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Ohmizo Jin'ya |
| Japanese Name | 大溝陣屋 |
| Founder | Wakebe Mitsunobu |
| Year Founded | 1619 |
| Castle Type | Flatland |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Edo Period |
| Features | gates, samurai homes |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Omitakashima Sta. (Kosei Line), 10 min walk |
| Hours | Open daily, closed Wednesday and 12/29-1/3 |
| Time Required | 15 minutes |
| URL | Castle Website |
| Location | Takashima, Shiga Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 35.2949, 136.01109 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2024 |
| Contributor | Eric |
| Admin Year Visited | 2023, 2024 |
| Admin Visits | September 29, 2023; September 27, 2024 |
| Friends of JCastle | |
| Jokaku Horoki | |
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