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This turret is situated at the northwest corner of Nishi-no-maru
Garden and is one of the oldest structures in Osaka Castle.
The Inui Turret, as well as Sengan Turret, was designed
and constructed by Enshu Kobori. It is two-storied and has
an unusual L-shaped structure. The first and second floors
are exactly the same in size and style. The turret with
a watchtower on it is said to have been from the original
Main Tower. This Turret is an example of an older building
style. When the turret was disassembled for restoration,
a roof tile bearing a note written with a spatula was found
and it was thus verified that this turret was constructed
in 1620.
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