Higuchi Castle (Omi)

No ruins remain of Higuchijō. This picture is of an old house on the site. See Sakata Kadone Castle for more information.

History

Higuchijō was a branch castle of Kadonejō between a confluence of waterways. Higuchijō belonged to the Higuchi Clan. The Higuchi Clan served the Hori Clan and, in turn, the Asai Clan. Higuchi Naofusa, a well-respected retainer knowledgeable in military strategy, raised Hori Hidemura after his father, Hori Motozumi, died. The Higuchi Clan had helped Hori Hidemura’s grandfather, Hori Yorisada, defend nearby Kadonejō during a siege.

Field Notes

No ruins remain of Higuchijō. This picture is of an old house on the site. See Sakata Kadone Castle for more information.

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Gallery

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  Old house on site today

Castle Profile
English Name	Higuchi Castle (Omi)
Japanese Name	近江樋口城
Founder	Higuchi Clan
Year Founded	c. 1472 or earlier
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Nearest station is Maibara Station on the Tōkaidō Main Line
Hours	Private Property
Time Required	1 minute
Location	Maibara, Shiga Prefecture
Coordinates	35.32194, 136.32684
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2022
Contributor	ART
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