Château de Nimagari

The castle complex includes clay fortifications atop Mount Takamori, overlooking the strategic intersection of the Kiso River and trade routes between provinces.

Constructed between 1532 and 1555 by Tōyama Naokado, the castle served as the administrative center of the Naegi Domain under twelve generations of Tōyama rulers.

The site maintains a museum with detailed dioramas depicting the original castle layout, preserving the memory of feudal Japanese military architecture.

The restored section of the main keep provides visitors with panoramic views of Nakatsugawa city and the surrounding Kiso River valley.

Unlike typical Japanese fortifications with white walls, this castle earned the name Akakabe Castle due to its distinctive red clay fortifications.

GPS coordinates: 36.35750,136.60094

Latest update: March 21, 2025 02:03