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膳所藩
Zeze Domain
戸田氏
1601 - 1617
Toda Clan
30,000 Koku
本多氏
1617 - 1621
Honda Clan
30,000 Koku
菅沼氏
1621 - 1634
Suganuma Clan
31,000 Koku
石川氏
1634 - 1651
Ishikawa Clan
70,000 Koku
本多氏
1651 - 1871
Honda Clan
70,000 Koku
膳所城
Zeze Castle is classified as a flatland castle (its layout: Teikakushiki), and is located in Shiga Prefecture. During the pre-modern age, it found itself within the borders of Ōmi Province. It is associated with the Toda, Honda clans. Dates in use: 1601 - 1870.
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. |
1870 | The castle was decommissioned. |
Historical recognition
Honmaru Ote Gate (relocated to Zeze shrine) | Important Cultural Property |
Kita Ote Gate (relocated to Shinozu shrine) | Important Cultural Property |
Minami Ote Gate (relocated to Muchisaki shrine) | Important Cultural Property |