Okazaki Castle, Japanese castle in Kōsei-chō, Okazaki, Japan
Okazaki Castle is a Japanese fortress in the Kōsei-chō district with three roofs and five levels inside. The rooms display old weapons, armor, and other objects from the time when the complex was still inhabited.
The site was founded in 1455 by Saigo Tsugiyori and later became known as the birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu, who established his family rule in the 17th century. After centuries, the structure was rebuilt in its present form.
The fortress takes its name from the city where it stands and now serves as a place where visitors learn about the warrior class and its traditions. In the museum next door, displays show how samurai lived and fought.
A walk of about 15 minutes from Higashi Okazaki Station leads to the entrance, with the path through the park well marked. Visitors should plan at least one hour for a tour through all floors and the outdoor grounds.
The 2015 excavation for the Otogawa riverfront project exposed the Sugōgawabata stone wall, a 400-metre stretch of Edo-period fortification, said to be the longest surviving castle wall in Japan. It reaches up to 5 metres high and has three protruding firing bays set about 80 metres apart.
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