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Why is Inuyama Castle counted among Japan's surviving original keeps?
Inuyama Castle is one of Japan's twelve surviving premodern castle keeps, meaning its main tower was not rebuilt in concrete after the modern period. The castle site dates to 1537 and overlooks the Kiso River in Aichi Prefecture.
Is Inuyama Castle a National Treasure?
Yes. Inuyama Castle's keep is one of Japan's National Treasure castle keeps, alongside famous examples such as Himeji, Matsumoto, Hikone, and Matsue.
Can visitors go inside the Inuyama Castle keep?
Yes. Visitors can climb inside the wooden keep, including steep interior stairways typical of older Japanese castles. The top level gives views over the Kiso River and toward Gifu Prefecture.
How does Inuyama Castle relate to the Oda clan?
The castle is tied to the Oda clan era of the Sengoku period. Its early construction is associated with Oda family retainers in the 16th century, before later control passed through other regional powers.
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