Tsumaki Castle

Tsumaki Castle is a mountain fortress ruin in Toki featuring stone walls reaching several meters high, alongside preserved moats and earthen mounds that reveal its original layout. The site covers a substantial area with clear traces of its past configuration visible throughout the grounds.

Founded in 1339 by Akechi Yoshishige, the fortress served the Toki clan as a strategic stronghold during the Sengoku period. It held importance for regional power control throughout this turbulent era.

The castle lords supported the development of Mino pottery production, contributing to the creation of Oribe and Shino ceramic styles in the region.

The best time to visit is autumn and spring when weather is mild and the paths are easier to walk. Sturdy footwear and caution on steep slopes are necessary since the terrain is natural and quite hilly.

A gate from the original castle structure now stands as the Sanmon entrance at Suzenji temple located at the base of the mountain and serves as a rare architectural remnant. This shows how parts of the fortress were relocated to other sites after its decline.