Hori Naoyori Statue

It is a statue of Naoki Hori, the Lord of Zaodo Castle.

Original Text

During the time of Naoki Hori, the owner of Zaodo Castle, Zaodo Castle was damaged by the flood of the Shinano River 々, so it seems that the construction of Nagaoka Castle was promoted and the castle was abandoned with completion. There was a statue of Naoki Hori, the owner of the castle at that time. It is a statue of a military commander with a military arrangement in the war. It was in front of Zao Bishamondo, under the castle ruins earthworks. When I came from the main gate of Anzenji Temple, there was a monument to honor Naoki Hori (Built in Heisei ６), and there was an explanation of the history of building this statue. He loved the people, was good at building castles and towns, and he seems to have been a magnificent castle owner. So I made a statue ...

The last の the city owner of Yuwangtang City

Original Text

I found it when I visited Kinpu Shrine, Anzenji, near the ruins of Zaodo Castle in August. It is located in the precincts of Anzenji Temple. It was a magnificent statue. Naoyori Hori is a military commander and daimyo from the Azuchi Momoyama period to the early Edo period. He is the owner of the castle who moved his residence from Zaodo Castle to Nagaoka Castle. From this point on, the explanation in front of the statue says "Zaodo Castle Lord" and "Nagaoka Castle Lord".