堀ほり端ばた

noun

side of a moat; moat bank

Refers to the area alongside a moat, especially around castles or historical sites. Often used in place names.

• 堀ほり端ばたを散さん歩ぽすると、昔むかしの城しろの面おも影かげが感かんじられる。

  Walking along the moat bank, you can feel the atmosphere of the old castle.

• この辺あたりは堀ほり端ばたと呼よばれ、桜さくらの名めい所しょとして知しられている。

  This area is called Horibata and is known as a famous cherry blossom spot.