Sumoto’s castle sits high on a hill, overlooking Awaji’s largest town and its narrow river valley. The castle dated back to at least the early 16th century and underwent various renovations during the tumultuous century. It became prominent in the 1630s when it was decided to move Awaji’s seat of power from Yura to Sumoto.
The castle – controlled by retainers of the daimyo of Tokushima, who were the rulers of Awaji during the Edo period – was greatly expanded at the time, creating many of the defences which can still be seen today. The castle was abandoned not long after its construction due to an anti-castle edict propagated by Japan’s shogun, and no original buildings remain.
Selon la littérature japonaise ancienne ( Kojiki et Nihon Shoki), l'île d'Awaji serait la première île duJapon. Il existe de nombreux endroits liés aux légendes de la naissance de cette nation.
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Selon la littérature japonaise ancienne ( Kojiki et Nihon Shoki), l'île d'Awaji serait la première île duJapon. Il existe de nombreux endroits liés aux légendes de la naissance de cette nation.
L'île d'Awaji est située dans la mer intérieure de Seto, ou Setonaikai, entre la plus grande île du Japon, Honshu, et la grande île de Shikoku. Tout au long de son histoire, l'île d'Awaji a servi de lien…