Many of Zeze castle's former gates have survived & are scattered all over the city of Otsu. Three of these gates have been classified as Important Cultural Properties. Presently, Zeze castle is a picturesque public park by the shore of lake Biwa.
Timeline:
1601
The castle was constructed & the Toda clan were stationed here.
1617
The Honda clan were stationed here.
1621
The Suganuma clan were stationed here.
1634
The Ishikawa clan were stationed here.
1651
The Honda clan were once again stationed here.
1662
A major renovation followed after several buildings collapsed during an earthquake.
