Nishio Castle
| Nishio Castle | |
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西尾城 | |
| Nishio, Aichi Prefecture, Japan | |
Reconstructed Ushitora Yagura of Nishio Castle
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| Site information | |
| Type | flatland-style Japanese castle |
| Owner | reconstructed 1996 |
| Open to the public | yes |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 34°51′46″N 137°02′55″E / 34.86278°N 137.04861°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1585 |
| Built by | Sakai Shigetada |
| In use | Edo period |
| Demolished | 1872 |
Nishio Castle (西尾城, Nishio-jō) is a Japanese castle located in the city of Nishio, eastern Aichi Prefecture, Japan. At the end of the Edo period, Nishio Castle was home to the Ogyu Matsudaira, daimyō of Nishio Domain. The castle was also known as Tsuru-jō (鶴城), Tsuruga-jō (鶴ヶ城), or Saijo-jō (西条城).