Odani Castle
小谷城 · 나가하마시
Contents
5 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Mount Odani, the site of one of the most tragic and significant fortresses of Japan’s Warring States, or Sengoku, period. As you look up at this steep, rugged peak, you are seeing the ruins of Odani Castle, the…
Listen in the app2The Lower Enclosures and Clan Heritage
The approach to Odani Castle begins at the base of the mountain, where the lower enclosures once housed the residences of high-ranking retainers and administrative offices. Unlike the functional, defensive structures higher up,…
Listen in the app3The Kyōgoku-maru: A Strategic Breach
The Kyōgoku-maru is one of the most significant enclosures on the mountain, famous for its role in the final fall of the castle. During the siege of fifteen hundred and seventy-three, Oda Nobunaga’s forces realized they could not…
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The Honmaru, or the main keep at the summit, is the spiritual and historical core of Odani Castle. This was the final refuge of Azai Nagamasa. …
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As you descend from the heights of Mount Odani, the weight of the story you have just walked through begins to settle. The ruins of Odani Castle are more than just old stones; they are a monument to the intensity of the Sengoku…
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What is Odani Castle?
Odani Castle is a place in 나가하마시 with 5 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 나가하마시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 5 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.4592, 136.2769 |
| Last updated |