Higuchi Castle (Omi)
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No ruins remain of Higuchijō. This picture is of an old house on the site. See Oumi 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 Oumi Kadone Castle for more information.
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Oumi Higuchi Castle |
| 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 |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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