Matsugashita Battery (Obama Domain)
Matsuǵashita-daiba was a battery emplacement site built by Obama Domain. No ruins remain, and the site is now that of a small shrine and old storehouses. It is located along the shore, now known as Ningyōnohama ('Mermaid Beach'), where there are statues of European-style mermaids (traditional Japane
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History
More information: Obama Domain Kawasaki Battery
Field Notes
Matsuǵashita-daiba was a battery emplacement site built by Obama Domain. No ruins remain, and the site is now that of a small shrine and old storehouses. It is located along the shore, now known as Ningyōnohama ('Mermaid Beach'), where there are statues of European-style mermaids (traditional Japanese 'people-fish' look very different). It was raining during my daiba tour. There were lots of old storehouses and old style town homes here. The thick windows shutters of the earth and stucco storehouses are designed to prevent fire damage to the goods within.
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| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Obama Domain Matsugashita Battery |
| Japanese Name | 小浜藩松ヶ下台場 |
| Founder | Obama Domain |
| Year Founded | 1854 |
| Castle Type | Flatland |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Edo Period |
| Features | |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Obama Station on the Obama Line; 10 minute walk to Itsukushima Shrine |
| Hours | 24/7 free; shrine |
| Time Required | 10 minutes |
| Location | Obama, Fukui Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 35.49581, 135.73985 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2023 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
