Mizuno Nobuchika's Grave at Ryougonj, Kariya (Aichi Prefecture)
After the Battle of Okehazama, Okabe Motonobu surrendered Narumi Castle after Nobunaga's victory. In exchange for Narumi, Nobunaga offered the head of Imagawa Yoshimoto. Okabe Motonobu then headed back to Sunpu. Along the way, he attacked Kariya Castle and killed Mizuno Nobuchika. Motonobu was able to burn the castle, but could not hold it due to lack of logistical and tactical support. Why did Okabe Motonobu attack Kariya? One reason is the Mizuno support for the Oda family. The Mizuno family were allies with the Oda.
Nobuchika was the son of Mizuno Tadamasa and the brother of Mizuno Nobumoto. He was also known as Mizuno Jurozaemon. Ryougonji is a Zen temple of the Soto sect. If you do visit, you will be impressed how beautiful the temple gardens and the surrounding area are well kept. Also Mizuno Nobumoto's grave is located at Ryougonj.
Tenka no tame!
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