Takaoka CastleTakaoka City, Toyama Prefecture

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  • Takaoka Castle in spring 1
  • Takaoka Castle in spring 2
  • Takaoka Castle in spring 3
  • Takaoka Castle in spring 4
  • Takaoka Castle in spring 5
Takaoka Castle DATA
castle construction1609
address1-9 Kojo, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture

Currently, the castle ruins are maintained as Takaoka Castle Park, and are designated as a national historic site as a place of relaxation for citizens.

Access to Takaoka Castle
Approximately 10 minutes walk from Takaoka Station on the Ainokaze Toyama Railway Line, JR Himi Line, and JR Johana Line.

History of the Takaoka Domain, with Takaoka Castle as its domain office

Inoue hawk feather

Inoue family crest “Inoue falcon feather”

Takaoka Domain DATA
Domain officeTakaoka Castle
old areaTakaoka Village, Shimousa Province
stone height10,000 koku
Fudai/TozamaFudai
main lordInoue family

Masashige Inoue established the Takaoka domain in 1640 after achieving great results at the Osaka Siege.