Shimohiyoshi Castle (Omi)

Shimohiyoshijō is interesting only in that it appears to be one of several fortified manor hall sites linked to Sasōjō. There are no remains of the (generously called) castle, however, and the site is now rice paddies. I came here as part of a cycling tour of local castle sites en route to Wadayamaj

History

Shimohiyoshijō is thought to have been a residence attached to Sasōjō under Lord Gotō Katatoyo ('Guardian of Tajima Province' was his honourific title). Sasōjō is also called Sasō-Hiyoshijō and is located in an area called Hiyoshi.

Field Notes

Shimohiyoshijō is interesting only in that it appears to be one of several fortified manor hall sites linked to Sasōjō. There are no remains of the (generously called) castle, however, and the site is now rice paddies. I came here as part of a cycling tour of local castle sites en route to Wadayamajō.

Also see Kanzaki Wadayama Castle.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Shimohiyoshi Castle (Omi)
Japanese Name	近江下日吉城
Founder	Gotō Katatoyo
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; 30 minute walk.
Hours	24/7 free; fields
Time Required	5 minutes
Location	Higashi-Ōmi, Shiga Prefecture
Coordinates	35.1703, 136.1805
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2022
Contributor	ART
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed
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