Historic Ruins
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Kannonji Castle
観音寺城
The vast hilltop headquarters of the Rokkaku clan in Higashiomi, Shiga. One of the largest mountain castles in Japan, its multiple enclosures and stone walls spread across Mt. Kinugasa; over 50 warrior clan residences have been identified in excavations.
| Japanese Name | 観音寺城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 滋賀県 |
| Region | 近畿 |
| Castle Type | Mountain Castle |
| Year Built | 15th c. |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 35.1167, 136.1583 |