If you hike to the top of the castle hill (small mountain) you will know why I gave this five stars. It’s uphill all the way but the ruins are worth it. May be a bit tough for frail people or small children. And keep in mind there are two other castle sites right in that area and one is supposed to have been the previous Ori castle. I think both castles are clearly marked on...
Read moreTrailhead for the Ori Castle ruins. The car Park is on the opposite side of the road and that makes it a little dangerous to get to the entrance of the mountain as it’s a busy road. There is an information board (in Japanese) about the history of the castle plus there are walking sticks available for those who need them (just return them after...
Read more石垣を見上げると、「これは凄い⤴️⤴️」と感じます☺️ 日頃なじみの生活道路のすぐ上に 古城の空気感を感じる場所が有るとは🎵 テンションが上がります。山城なので それぞれの石垣は規模はそれなりですが 山をかけ上がる歩兵が目の当たりにする石垣としては立派です。戦国の世に現代人とは体格も違いたいした機具も無い時代に岩を積み上げたいにしえの人々にただただ驚きます。 山事態が要害となっていて小里川が堀の役目を果たしたのでしょうか 武田や織田 土岐 明智 の人々の営みを感じます。それを想像するとワクワクします。登城すると大きな🍁紅葉の木があり...
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