Toyama Castle

Toyama Castle is a reconstructed fortress in downtown Toyama with a multi-story central tower and broad walls built from concrete. Green space grows between the fortifications and ponds encircle the grounds, preserving the outline from its feudal layout.

Jinbo Nagamoto raised the structure in 1543 to control the plain and multiple sieges followed over the centuries. The government dismantled the fortress in 1870 and the current tower dates from 1954.

The castle museum exhibits regional artifacts, traditional art pieces, and a collection of tea ceremony utensils that demonstrate the cultural practices of feudal Japan.

Access begins from the city park and signs point toward the inner courtyard and tower entrance. Most rooms sit on upper floors so climbing stairs is necessary to view the exhibits.

A large gate called Chiyoda stands on the eastern side and is the only component from the original compound that was never torn down. Wooden beams and stone corner blocks on this gate show tool marks from the 16th century.

Location: Toyama

Inception: 1543

Founders: Jinbo Nagamoto, Mizukoshi Katsushige

Part of: Continued Top 100 Japanese Castles

GPS coordinates: 36.69330,137.21100

Latest update: December 13, 2025 20:00