Amidadou Castle (Omi)
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The site of Amidadōjō today is now the village of Amidadō; there are several parks, temples and many rustic homes
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History
A historical document (『大洞弁天当国古城主名札』) lists the castellan of Amidadō as Lord Myōkan'in. It is believed that this is the honourific name for a clansman of the Takenaka Clan, and that the castle was centred on what today is Kōshōji, a temple in the village of Amidadō.
Field Notes
The site of Amidadōjō today is now the village of Amidadō; there are several parks, temples and many rustic homes
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Amidadou Castle (Omi) |
| Japanese Name | 近江阿弥陀堂城 |
| Founder | Takenaka Myoukan'in |
| 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; 45 minute walk |
| Hours | 24/7 free; temple |
| Time Required | 20 minutes |
| Location | Higashi-Ōmi, Shiga Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 35.20218, 136.15954 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2022 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
| Friends of JCastle | |
| Jōkaku Tanbō | |
| Masaki Shibata | |
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