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水口藩
Minakuchi Domain
加藤氏

Katō Clan
20,000 Koku
鳥居氏

Torii Clan
20,000 Koku
加藤氏

Katō Clan
25,000 Koku
水口城
Minakuchi Castle is classified as a flatland castle, 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 Katō clan. Dates in use: 1634 - 1873.
The third Tokugawa Shogun, Iemitsu, had this castle built to fulfill a rather specific role. It was to serve as a rest stop when traveling between Kyōto & the capital of Edo. The Shogun actually only stayed there once & even the lords who were stationed here during the life of the castle didn't use the palace but had their lodgings in the second enclosure.
Timeline
1634 | The castle was constructed. |
1682 | Katō Akitomo was stationed here. |
1695 | The Torii clan were stationed here. |
1712 | The Katō clan were once again stationed here. |
1713 | The Honmaru Palace was removed by order of the Shogunate. |
1875 | The castle was abandoned. |
Historical recognition
Site | Prefectural Historic Site |