Ikeda Yakata (Omi)
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The site of Ikeda-yakata is now that of the temple Ikefukuji. Some piles of earth surround the temple which appear to be the remains of dorui (earthen ramparts). It is thought moats were once located in what are now surrounding rice paddies.
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History
Ikeda-yakata was the fortified manor hall of the Ikeda Clan. One lord of the manor was Ikeda Gen'wemon. The Ikeda were vassals of the Gamō Clan.
Field Notes
The site of Ikeda-yakata is now that of the temple Ikefukuji. Some piles of earth surround the temple which appear to be the remains of dorui (earthen ramparts). It is thought moats were once located in what are now surrounding rice paddies.
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| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Ikeda Yakata (Omi) |
| Japanese Name | 近江池田館 |
| Founder | Ikeda Clan; Ikeda Gen'wemon |
| Year Founded | Medieval Era |
| Castle Type | Fortified Manor |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Artifacts | Dorui |
| Features | |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Shinohara Station on the Biwako Line; 20 minute walk |
| Hours | 24/7 free; temple |
| Time Required | 30 minutes |
| Location | Ōmi-Hachiman, Shiga Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 35.10887, 136.07952 |
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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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