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Hikone Castle

彦根城

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Description Tenbin Yagura and Rokabashi Bridge. This is one of the famous symbols of Hikone Castle. It separates the Kanenomaru Bailey from the Minami Koshiguruwa Bailey. on your way to the Honmaru and the donjon. Any advancing enemy would have to climb a steep hill under fire from this bridge then pass under it to get around into the Kanenomaru Bailey to cross.
Historical Artifacts
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Tenbin Yagura one story yagura with a 2 story yagura at each end ICP