Kurono Castle

Kurono Castle 黒野城
Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Marker at Kurono Castle
Site history
Built	1597
Built by	Katō Sadayasu
In use	1597–1610
Demolished	1610

Aerial view of Kurono Castle

Outer moat of Kurono Castle

Kurono Castle (黒野城 Kurono-jō) was a castle built in Mino Province in Japan in 1597. Though the castle spanned the Sengoku and Edo periods, it barely did so as the castle was demolished in 1610. The castle supported the Saitō, Oda and Toyotomi clans.

History

The castle was built by Katō Sadayasu in 1597. Though Sadayasu supported the Toki clan, Katō Mitsuyasu, his father, supported the Saitō clan and Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who provided many of the stones for the construction of the castle. Mitsuyasu join in the invasions of Korea, but died of illness during his trip home in 1593, putting Sadayasu in charge of construction.

Present

At present, there is a marker designating the former location of the castle. The surrounding area has been developed into a park. Though the donjon no longer exists, the moat, earthen walls and foundation stones still remain.

References

Coordinates: 35°27′36.3″N 136°43′26.7″E / 35.460083°N 136.724083°E