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    Kochi Aki-shi Doi
    A hirayama castle (built on a hill surrounded by lowlands) at almost the center of the Aki Plain. It is said that the castle was first built there in 1308 by the Aki clan who had dominated the region since ancient times. They were one of the seven ruling families in Tosa during the Warring States period and exerted enormous influence in the province. In 1569 they were defeated, and the castle fell in a fierce battle with Chosokabe Motochika who wanted to unify Tosa. You can get a view of the Aki Plain and the Pacific Ocean from the top of the oblong hilltop castle site. The castle was burned down, but the earthworks, moat, and large masugata defensive stone arrangements are still intact. In summer it is also a popular spot for seeing white lotus flowers in bloom.
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