The original castle served as the seat of the Oda clan for the Owari Province before being abandoned in 1610.
Much of the wood and stone from the original structure was repurposed to build Nagoya Castle under orders from Tokugawa Ieyasu.
The 1989 reconstruction is a ferro-concrete replica that does not sit on the exact footprint of the original main keep.
Kiyosu was the site where Oda Nobunaga famously departed for the Battle of Okehazama in 1560.
The castle is surrounded by the Kiyosu Park, which features over 200 cherry trees.
The museum contains a display of replica armor that visitors are permitted to touch and wear for photos.
Kiyosu Castle is a reconstruction located on the site of a pivotal base for Oda Nobunaga during the late 16th century. The current keep, rebuilt in 1989, serves as a local history museum housing artifacts related to the Sengoku period. The original castle was dismantled in 1610, with many of its materials moved to construct Nagoya Castle. It is situated on a site formerly bordered by the Gojo River. Visitors can access an observation deck on the top floor of the keep offering views of the surrounding Aichi landscape. The museum features exhibits on the unification of Japan and the life of Oda Nobunaga. The surrounding park area is preserved as a historical landmark. The facility provides a space for understanding the castle's strategic importance during the transition between the Sengoku and Edo periods.
The red bridge spanning the Gojo River providing a full view of the castle exterior.
Visit during the cherry blossom season to see the Gojo River lined with blooming trees.
Spend time in the adjacent park to see the statue of Oda Nobunaga.
Check the museum displays for the seasonal rotating exhibitions regarding regional history.
Do not mistake this for an original, non-reconstructed Edo-period castle structure.
Closed on Mondays or the following day if Monday is a national holiday; closed during the New Year period.
Remove shoes when entering the interior of the castle museum.
