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Ashikagashitakuato |
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Founder
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Ashikaga Yoshikane
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Year
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mid 1100's
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Type
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Flatland
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Condition
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Other_Buildings
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Rating
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★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
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Historical Site
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National Historic Site
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Historical Value
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Top 100 Castles
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Location
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Ashikaga, Tochigi Pref.
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Map
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Google Map
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Access
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Ashikagashi Sta. (Tobu Isezaki Line), 15 min. walk; Ashikaga Sta. (JR Ryomo Line), 10 min. walk
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Website
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Banna-ji
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Visited
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June 23, 2007
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Notes
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The temple and gates are very nice making this a worthwhile stop if you're in the area. It's just a short walk from the station and is only a few stops away from Kanayama Castle on the same train line.
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History
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This site exemplifies one of the earliest forms of castles, a fortified residence. It is a square plot of land surrounded by a moat and guarded with gates at the entrances. The Ashikaga built this home in the mid 1100's. Ashikaga Yoshikane established the family temple on these grounds in 1196 and the site eventually became Bannaji Temple.
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Ashikaga
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