Kiyosu Castle Aichi Japan With Red Bridge

Kiyosu Castle Aichi Japan With Red Bridge

This is the lesser known castle that you might not heard of. This is Kiyosu Castle is a historical castle located in Kiyosu, Aichi Prefecture, Japan and it comes with its iconic red bridge.

It was originally built in the late 14th century, during the Muromachi period. The castle served as the residence and stronghold of various feudal lords over the centuries, playing a significant role in the political and military history of Japan.

Even though Kiyosu Castle is located in Aichi, it is actually next to Nagoya Japan. We actually rented an apartment at Aichi during our trip to Nagoya and we took the train and rode past this beautiful castle with red bridge.

After going through some of the information online, the castle’s early history dates back to 1394 when it was constructed by a local lord named Shiba Yoshishige. However, in 1535, the powerful warlord Oda Nobuhide seized control of Kiyosu Castle. Oda Nobuhide was the father of the famous Oda Nobunaga, who would later become one of Japan’s most prominent and influential feudal lords.

Under Oda Nobunaga’s leadership, the castle was expanded and strengthened, and it became a crucial strategic base for his campaigns to unify Japan. After Oda Nobunaga’s death in 1582, his successor Toyotomi Hideyoshi continued using Kiyosu Castle until he moved his headquarters to Osaka Castle.

The castle’s importance gradually declined over time, and it was eventually abandoned in the early 17th century. Today, only some ruins and remnants of the castle’s stone walls remain at the original site in Kiyosu City. However, the Kiyosu Castle Museum was built nearby to preserve the history of the castle and its significance in Japanese history.

Visitors to the Kiyosu Castle Museum can explore exhibitions and artifacts related to the castle’s history, the Oda clan, and the Sengoku period (Warring States period) of Japan. The museum provides valuable insights into the lives of feudal lords and the strategic importance of castles during this tumultuous period in Japanese history.

We didn’t enter the castle as we were rushing back to the airport. However, we did take some photos at the outer building of the Kiyosu Castle as well as the red bridge.

Kiyosu Castle

Address: Shiroyashiki-1-1 Asahi, Kiyosu, Aichi 452-0932, Japan

Phone: +81 52-409-7330

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