Takaoka Castle (高岡城, Takaoka-jō) was a flatland-style Japanese castle in what is now the city of Takaoka, Toyama Japan. It was originally constructed in 1609, and was only used for a few years before being dismantled. The site of its ruins are now a park.[1] The castle is designated one of Japan's Top 100 Castles by the Japanese Castle Foundation.[2] The ruins are protected as a National Historic Site.[3] | ||||||
Type: flatland-style Japanese castle | ||||||
Built: 1609 | ||||||
Builder: Maeda clan | ||||||