Inokuchi Castle (Nukata)

Located in the Inokuchi neighbourhood of Okazaki City, Inokuchijō is just north of Idajō. No definitive ruins remain and the site is now an Inari shrine (it’s the same with Ida Castle (Mikawa)). Note: There is a better known castle site with more ruins also called Inokuchijō and also in Mikawa

History

Inokuchijō was built by rebels during the Nukata Revolt of 1465. The first commanders ordered to attack Inokuchijō by the Ashikaga Shogunate fled instead. Matsudaira Nobumitsu then attacked the castle and subjugated it. The Maruyama Clan, instigators of the revolt, helped defend the castle but were wiped out. The lord of the castle was Inokuchi Nagaie.

For more information on the Maruyama Clan see Maruyama Noutou Castle.

Field Notes

Located in the Inokuchi neighbourhood of Okazaki City, Inokuchijō is just north of Idajō. No definitive ruins remain and the site is now an Inari shrine (it’s the same with Ida Castle (Mikawa)).

Note: There is a better known castle site with more ruins also called Inokuchijō and also in Mikawa. That Inokuchijō is in Kamo County (roughly corresponding to Toyota Municipality). This Inokuchijō is in Nukata County (roughly corresponding to Okazaki Municipality).

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Castle Profile
English Name	Inokuchi Castle (Nukata)
Japanese Name	額田井口城
Alternate Names	井口砦
Founder	Nukata Rebels
Year Founded	1465
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Nearest station is Daimon Station on the Aichi Loop Line; 20 minute walk
Hours	24/7 free; shrine
Time Required	10 minutes
Location	Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture
Coordinates	34.98787, 137.1663
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2023
Contributor	ART
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