Historic Ruins
○ Second 100 Castles
Sawayama Castle
佐和山城
The former stronghold of Ishida Mitsunari, the villain-hero of the Battle of Sekigahara, on Mt. Sawayama near Hikone. After Sekigahara (1600) the castle was demolished; only earthworks remain on the forested mountain above the Ii Shrine.
| Japanese Name | 佐和山城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 滋賀県 |
| Region | 近畿 |
| Castle Type | Mountain Castle |
| Year Built | 1378 |
| Designation | 続100名城 |
| Coordinates | 35.2833, 136.25 |