Takaoka Castle
Takoaka Castle (高岡城, Takoaka-jō) was a Japanese castle in Takaoka, Toyama Japan. It was originally constructed in 1609, and was only used for a few years before being dismantled. The site of its ruins are now a park.[1] The castle is designated one of Japan's Top 100 Castles by the Japanese Castle Foundation.[2]
History
The castle was originally constructed by Maeda Toshinaga in 1609, following the destruction of Toyama Castle by fire. The castle was then decommissioned in 1615, so had a very short period of usage.[1] It was demolished under the one castle/one domain policy of the Tokugawa shogunate.[3]
Current site
The ruins of the castle are mainly just stone walls.[1] The ruins sit at the Takaoka Kojo Park, which was established in 1875. The park's cherry trees are the town's major location for cherry blossom viewing.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "Takaoka-Castle" J Caste http://jp.jcastle.info/castle/profile/273-Takaoka-Castle
- ^ "日本１００名城" (in Japanese). Japan Castle Foundation. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ^ a b Takoaka - Japan Visitor http://www.japanvisitor.com/japan-city-guides/takaoka
36°44′57″N 137°01′14″E / 36.7492°N 137.0206°E
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