| It is not known when the Hirano canal was
constructed but it was made for self-defense,
irrigation, drainage, flood-control in the
strife-torn Age of Provincial Wars. The town
was encircled by bank, the outside of it
was encircled by canal, some places of the
more outside of the canal were encircled
by bank and canal. The canal was connected
with the Hirano River, so transport of vessel
was developed and it became a cause of prosperity.
The town had thirteen gateways to and from
various districts by way of the Roads So
Hirano was an important position of transportation
by water and land. Besides there was a harbour
around Kokonoikeguchi and was crowded with
many people because it was a landing place
for the Kashiwarafune vessel. |
