Takaoka Castle

Takaoka Castle
高岡城
1-9 Kojo, Takaoka, Toyama 933-0044 Japan
The site of Takaoka castle is now Takaoka Kojō park, which has many cherry trees.
Site information
Typeflatland-style Japanese castle
Open to
the public
yes
ConditionRuins
Location
Takaoka Castle
Takaoka Castle
Coordinates36°44′57″N 137°01′14″E / 36.7492°N 137.0206°E / 36.7492; 137.0206
Site history
Built1609
Built byMaeda clan
In useEdo period
Demolished1615

Takaoka Castle (高岡城, Takaoka-jō) was a flatland-style Japanese castle in what is now the city of Takaoka, Toyama Japan. It was originally constructed in 1609, and was only used for a few years before being dismantled. The site of its ruins are now a park. The castle is designated one of Japan's Top 100 Castles by the Japanese Castle Foundation. The ruins are protected as a National Historic Site.