Ogaki Castle is situated 7 minutes by foot from Ogaki Station in Ogaki City, Gifu. This castle had a history of more than 500 years. It was declared as a national pressure in 1936 but was unfortunately reduced to ashes during World War II. After the war, it was reconstructed to what it is now.
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| Ogaki Castle behind the statue of Toda Ujikane |
The castle was previously known as Todaiji Castle but was later renamed after its first chief magistrate. In 1585, Toyotomi Hideyoshi appointed Naosue Ichiyanagi as the chief of the castle and ordered the building of its donjon (castle tower).
The castle also became an important base for the West Army, headed by Ishida Mitsunari, during the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. When the battle began, houses around the castle were set on fire by the East Army and was said to have continued burning for three days. After Mitsunari was defeated, the castle was besieged.
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| Entrace to Ogaki Castle |
If you enter the castle premises from the main road, you will immediately see the entrance to the castle. Behind the castle is a large park with a playground for kids. There is also a statue of Toda Ujikane on a horse who became the lord of the castle in 1635. You can enter the castle for Y200. On display are swords and armors used by former samurais.
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