Château de Torisaka

Torisaka Castle is a Japanese fortress located on elevated terrain in Tainai, Niigata Prefecture. The structure features traditional wooden architecture integrated into the natural landscape of the mountainous region.

The fortress was built as a strategic defensive position during Japan's feudal period and controlled important passage routes through northern Niigata Prefecture. It served a key role in the region's defense system of that era.

The castle reflects traditional Japanese construction methods with its wooden structures and integration into the natural landscape of the surrounding mountainous region.

Visitors can reach the castle site by taking a taxi from Nakajo Station on the JR Uetsu Main Line, as the location sits in a quiet, elevated area. The site allows visitors time to explore the grounds at a comfortable pace.

The castle grounds offer views of Tainai's tulip fields, where about 800,000 blooms in 60 different varieties flower during the spring festival season. This blend of historical site and agricultural cultivation makes the surroundings distinctive.

Location: Tainai

GPS coordinates: 38.05861,139.43528

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:03