Inuyama Castle

Inuyama Castle was built in 1537 by Oda Yojiro Nobuyasu.  He was the brother of Oda Nobuhide.  However, he was killed in action during the invasion of Mino in the early 1540s.  Nobuyasu's son, Nobukiyo was the new lord of the castle.  He helped Nobunaga unify Owari in the late 1550s.  Unfortunately, he was bribed by Saito Yoshitatsu and turned on Nobunaga.  Nobunaga seized Inuyama Castle in 1565 and Nobukiyo sought refuge with Takeda Shingen of Kai.

Inuyama Castle is one of the best preserved castles in Japan and it is highly recommend to all. I made my first visit to Inuyama twenty years ago and it was a real treat.  I plan to visit Inuyama again next year.

Nobunaga no tame!