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清洲城
Kiyosu Castle is classified as a flatland castle, and is located in Aichi Prefecture. During the pre-modern age, it found itself within the borders of Owari Province. It is associated with the Oda clan. Dates in use: 1405 - 1610.
Originally this was a castle of the Shibata clan but later it was used by the Oda. This castle was cannibalized in the construction of Nagoya castle. Kiyosu castle's original golden dragon-headed dolphins that once adorned the roof are located in the Oda clan's family temple in Gifu prefecture.
Timeline
1555 | Oda Nobunaga came to reside here. |
1582 | Oda Nobukatsu inherited the castle. |
1586 | A large-scale restoration was undertaken. |
1610 | The castle was abandoned. |
1989 | The main tower was rebuilt. |