Japanische Burgen & Schwerter

Matsumoto Castle

Burgherr: Ishikawa Kazumasa / Matsudaira clan

Matsumoto Castle is a National Treasure featuring a five-story, six-floor tower — the oldest survivi...

Inuyama Castle

Burgherr: Naruse Masanari / Naruse clan

Inuyama Castle, a National Treasure perched above the Kiso River, is one of the oldest surviving cas...

Nagoya Castle

Burgherr: Tokugawa Yoshinao (first lord of Owari Tokugawa)

Nagoya Castle was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu as the capstone of national unification. Its tower, crown...

Kanazawa Castle

Burgherr: Maeda Toshiie / Maeda clan

Kanazawa Castle was the seat of the Maeda clan, lords of the million-koku Kaga domain, and prospered...

Maruoka Castle

Burgherr: Shibata Katsutoyo / Arima clan

Maruoka Castle was built by Shibata Katsutoyo, nephew of the famous general Shibata Katsuie, and its...

Ueda Castle

Burgherr: Sanada Masayuki / Sanada clan

Ueda Castle was built by the brilliant strategist Sanada Masayuki, renowned for twice repelling vast...

Tsutsujigasaki Yakata (Takeda Clan Residence)

Burgherr: Takeda Shingen / Takeda clan

Tsutsujigasaki Yakata was the residence of Takeda Shingen, the fearsome 'Tiger of Kai,' serving as t...

Kasugayama Castle

Burgherr: Uesugi Kenshin / Uesugi clan

Kasugayama Castle was the stronghold of Uesugi Kenshin, revered as the 'God of War,' and is counted ...

Gifu Castle

Burgherr: Nikaidō clan (Inabayama Castle) / Saitō Dōsan / Oda Nobunaga

## The Headquarters of Tenka Fubu: Gifu Castle and Oda Nobunaga Gifu Castle sits atop 329-meter Mou...

Sunpu Castle

Burgherr: Imagawa clan / Toyotomi Ujitsugu / Tokugawa Ieyasu

## Ieyasu's Final Residence: The History of Sunpu Castle Sunpu Castle stands in present-day Shizuok...

Kiyosu Castle

Burgherr: Oda Nobunaga (during unification of Owari)

## The Starting Point of a Hegemon: Kiyosu Castle and Oda Nobunaga Kiyosu Castle in Kiyosu City, Ai...