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The Southern Stone Wall of Mitsuhide's "Phantom Castle" May Be the Key to Understanding Sakamoto Castle on the Shores of Lake Biwa (Kyodo News)

Excavations at the site of Sakamoto Castle (Otsu City), built by Akechi Mitsuhide on the shores of Lake Biwa, have unearthed 10 granite stones believed to be part of a stone wall that stood on the south side of the main keep, the city of Otsu announced on the 25th. While a "stone wall in the lake" on the east side of the main keep has been confirmed in the past, this is the first discovery of the southern portion. No drawings remain, making it a…
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Excavations at the site of Sakamoto Castle (Otsu City), built by Akechi Mitsuhide on the shores of Lake Biwa, have unearthed 10 granite stones believed to be part of a stone wall that stood on the south side of the main keep, the city of Otsu announced on the 25th. While a "stone wall in the lake" on the east side of the main keep has been confirmed in the past, this is the first discovery of the southern portion. No drawings remain, making it a…

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熊本日日新聞社 broke the news on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
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