Château d'Isashiro

The castle stands on a strategic position above the Kiso River, marking the natural boundary between Aichi and Gifu Prefectures.

The tenshu construction dates from the 1580s, making it the oldest surviving castle tower among the twelve remaining original structures in Japan.

The castle tower demonstrates traditional Japanese defensive architecture with its complex design creating different profiles when viewed from various angles.

Visitors can explore multiple floors of the castle structure to understand medieval Japanese military architecture and defensive systems.

This castle remained under private ownership following the Meiji Restoration, when most other Japanese castles became state property.

GPS coordinates: 36.33106,139.97619

Latest update: March 10, 2025 16:47