The castle premises were joined by several bridges like this one. In early stages there had been a mechanism to raise the bridges when needed. But now they are supported bu some wooden pillars and always laid down.
The top of the castle. It was closed for the day but still was standing majestically in the sinking sun. The castle belonged to Ii family and the times had been a very prosperous era.
The great Biwa lake can be seen from the top of the mountain. It is said that the original castle grounds extended to the very banks of Biwa lake. As the area got urbanized the property was privatized and now only a very little are is originally owned by the castle.
This is a part of the palace garden which is still left to date. The old Japanese gardening techniques can be observed.
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