Hirose Castle (Hida)

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Most impressive horikiri separating the mountain ridge.
multiple dorui earthen mounds flanking deep trenches running vertically down the mountain. These are called Tatebori, literally "standing moats".
Tiered sections carved into the mountain on approaching the larger eastern bailey.
Cross this deep horikiri to the other compounds.
Cross section view of the horikiri.
Close up of the map showing the western great horikiri, and the 17 tatebori around the western bailey.
The northern most bailey overlooking the town and river.
West side of the eastern bailey has been carved into at least three tiers.
The eastern bailey.
Another profile view of the Horikiri. The castle bailey is to the left.
Crescent shaped kuruwa compound below the eastern bailey.
Outline of the castle's baileys and defenses.
Stone monument in the eastern bailey.

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English Name	Hida Hirose Castle
Japanese Name	飛騨広瀬城
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Location	, Gifu Prefecture
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