
Images: Daniel O'Grady
膳所藩
Zeze Domain
戸田氏

Toda Clan
30,000 Koku
本多氏

Honda Clan
30,000 Koku
菅沼氏

Suganuma Clan
31,000 Koku
石川氏

Ishikawa Clan
70,000 Koku
本多氏

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 |