Oshi Castle is a Japanese castle located in Gyōda, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. During the Edo period, Oshi Castle was the center of the 100,000 koku Oshi Domain, but the castle is far better known for its association with the siege of Oshi during the late Sengoku period.
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Oshi Castle
Note: parking available
The castle grounds and the surrounding areas are free to tour and walk around. They are well kept, have some aesthetic areas for photos and some seating areas to enjoy the peaceful nature of this place. Dogs are also welcomed.
Attached to the main castle grounds area is a museum but that does have an entry fee and as I am not wanting to spend much I chose not to go.
Overall the place is well preserved but quick to tour if not going to the museum. You can walk around the property in about 10 minutes I would assume the museum adds...
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I had no idea that Oshijo Castle was a historically important place, but as I was passing by, The Gyoda City Museum, which is attached to the I stopped by and found it to be quite a spectacular place. The park at the castle ruins is well maintained and beautiful. Because it was a weekday, there were not so many visitors, so I was able to enjoy a leisurely tour of the park. Gyoda City is a fascinating place with many historical...
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Maybe the only "Japanese castle like" thing in Saitama. This is actually the reconstruction of the former Oshi Castle, so do not expect a wooden inside with steep ladders like other ancient castles.
Anyway, visiting it you can learn about the history of the area, its samurai clans and the commerce that was once held in Gyōda. Nice to learn some...
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