Ohtoriyama Fort
Ôtoriyama-toride is a yamajiro (hilltop fort) ruin in Odani Township, Nagahama Municipality. Ôtori-toride is a satellite fortification of Nakajimajō, though sits above it on a higher peak. There is a ridge saddle between the two sites. Ôtoriyama-toride is sparsely developed compared to other forts i
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History
Ôtori-toride was a satellite fort of Nakajimajō.
Field Notes
Ôtoriyama-toride is a yamajiro (hilltop fort) ruin in Odani Township, Nagahama Municipality. Ôtori-toride is a satellite fortification of Nakajimajō, though sits above it on a higher peak. There is a ridge saddle between the two sites. Ôtoriyama-toride is sparsely developed compared to other forts in its group, mostly consisting of a flattened peak which was the main bailey, and some minor terraced baileys to the north, east, south and west.
As one approaches the trail to Nakajima which goes via Ôtoriyama-toride, one will encounter a mock-reconstructed kabukimon gate. Banners are erected and a large signboard is displayed with 'Nakajimajō' written on. The hill directly above here is actually the castle-mount of Ôtoriyama-toride.
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| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Ohtoriyama Fort |
| Japanese Name | 大鳳山砦 |
| Founder | Azai Clan |
| Year Founded | 1572 |
| Castle Type | Mountaintop |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Features | gates |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Kawake Station on the Hokuriku Main Line; 15 min walk to trail. |
| Hours | 24/7 free; mountain |
| Time Required | 20 mins |
| Location | Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 35.45573, 136.25416 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2025 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
| Friends of JCastle | |
| Shiro Koi | |
