Nagaoka Castle (Omi)
Nothing remains of Nagaokajō, which in any case appears to have been a simple fortified residence. I came by because I had some time to spare on the way to Maibara from Nagoya. I enjoyed walking around the small town. Much of Shiga Prefecture (formerly Ōmi Province) retains traditional townscapes re
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History
It appears that Nagaokajō was a residence of the Kyōgoku Clan (Kyōgoku-yakata). It was also known as Kaga-yashiki.
Field Notes
Nothing remains of Nagaokajō, which in any case appears to have been a simple fortified residence. I came by because I had some time to spare on the way to Maibara from Nagoya. I enjoyed walking around the small town. Much of Shiga Prefecture (formerly Ōmi Province) retains traditional townscapes replete with old homes, and Nagaoka is another such place. The vernacular architectural style is in evidence here. Mostly I just appreciated these aesthetically congruent dwellings until my next train came.
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Nagaoka Castle (Omi) |
| Japanese Name | 近江長岡城 |
| Alternate Names | 京極氏館・加賀屋敷 |
| Founder | Kyōgoku Clan |
| Year Founded | Medieval Era |
| Castle Type | Fortified Manor |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Features | |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Ōmi-Nagaoka Station on the Tōkaidō Main Line; 5 minute walk |
| Hours | Private Property |
| Time Required | 10 minutes |
| Location | Maibara, Shiga Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 35.36238, 136.37134 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2022 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
