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Sunpu Castle! Tokugawa Ieyasu’s retirement castle
Sunpu Castle was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu on the site where the Imagawa family's headquarters, Imagawa-kan, was located. AliasSunpu Floating Castle, Sunpu Water CastleCastle TypeFlatland castleTenshuOnly the base remainsCastle StructureR... -
Okazaki Castle: The Birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu
When speaking of Okazaki Castle, it is known as the birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu. However, Ieyasu himself was sent away as a hostage at the age of 6 and, although he returned to Okazaki Castle at the age of 19, he moved his base to Hama... -
Hamamatsu Castle: Where Tokugawa Ieyasu Began His Rise to Power
Hamamatsu Castle is the fortress where Tokugawa Ieyasu spent 17 years, from age 29 to 45. Ieyasu led campaigns from here in battles like the Battle of Anegawa, the Battle of Mikatagahara, and the Battle of Nagashino. Located at the south...
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