Reconstructed Castle
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Oshi Castle
忍城
The 'floating castle' of Gyoda, Saitama, surrounded by marshes and lakes. It famously resisted Ishida Mitsunari's flooding tactics during the Odawara Campaign of 1590, inspiring the story in the film 'The Floating Castle.'
| Japanese Name | 忍城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 埼玉県 |
| Region | 関東 |
| Castle Type | Flatland Castle |
| Year Built | 15th c. |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 36.1364, 139.5217 |