Kamomegasaki Battery (Obama Domain)

Located close to the Kanegasaki-daiba, the Kamomegasaki-daiba was actually built at higher elevation on the terrace of the cape of Kanegasaki overlooking the port town of Tsuruga. Due to the levelled ground on the otherwise steep hill, one can imagine the old cannon emplacement here, but there are n

History

For more information see: Obama Domain Kawasaki Battery

See also: Obama Domain Kanegasaki Battery

Field Notes

Located close to the Kanegasaki-daiba, the Kamomegasaki-daiba was actually built at higher elevation on the terrace of the cape of Kanegasaki overlooking the port town of Tsuruga. Due to the levelled ground on the otherwise steep hill, one can imagine the old cannon emplacement here, but there are no remains other than landscaping.

Gallery

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  Natural landform used as battery, as seen from below
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Castle Profile
English Name	Obama Domain Kamomegasaki Battery
Japanese Name	小浜藩鴎ヶ崎台場
Founder	Obama Domain
Year Founded	1854
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Tsuruga Station on the Hokuriku Main Line / Obama Line; 30 minute walk to Kanegasakigū
Hours	24/7 free; park
Time Required	10 minutes
Location	Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture
Coordinates	35.66448, 136.07251
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2023
Contributor	ART
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed

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