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Odawara Castle is more famous as the castle of the later Hojo clan. It is often thought of as having been destroyed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, so it is unfortunate that the siege is often spoken of as synonymous with foolish strategy. I would like to convey the true greatness of Odawara Castle, which is one of the 100 most famous castles in Japan and has a long history... This time, I will explain with that in mind! ~Table of Contents~ 0:00 Opening 0:53 Early Odawara Castle - Until the Appearance of Hojo Soun 2:56 Later Hojo Period - Three Attacks on Odawara 5:55 A grand scale! The 9km-long main structure 7:43 The power of earth vs. Hideyoshi's intelligence 9:35 Odawara Castle after the Edo period 11:04 Attacking Edo-period Odawara Castle, impregnable even without the main structure! 16:06 Summary - Odawara Castle, a beloved castle [Related videos] This is what's great about it! Himeji Castle • This is amazing! Himeji Castle "Narita Nagachika" who defended "Nobou Castle" defended Oshi Castle from Toyotomi's large army! • "Narita Nagachika" who defended "Nobou Castle" defended Oshi Castle from Toyotomi's large army! Hojo Ujiyasu The proud "Kanto conqueror" who fought against Hideyoshi in the Odawara Conquest [Second generation warlord] • Hojo Ujiyasu The proud "Kanto conqueror" who fought against Hideyoshi in the Odawara Conquest [Second generation warlord] Narration: Makato Saori Screenplay and supervision: Rekishi no Hosomichi #Rekishi no Hosomichi #Odawara Castle ~Image~ 663highland, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...