Aono Castle (Mikawa)

History

Aonojō was the fortified reisdence of Matsudaira Yoshiharu in the early 16th century. Lord Yoshiharu was killed in 1556 during the attack on an enemy castle. Yoshiharu's son, Tadashige, then became lord of Aonojō, but he was slain at the battle of Hichika that same year. The final lord of Aonojō, Matsudaira Ietada, moved the clan to Tōjōjō in 1564, and Aonojō was abandoned.

Visit Notes

Aonojō is a fortified residence site in Kamiaono Township, Okazaki Municipality. The site is now a temple elevated above terrain to the west. The remains of dorui (earthen ramparts) can be discerned here. The temple contains old cenotaphs for the Tōjō-Matsudaira Clan.

Gallery

Former bailey
Dorui
Atop of earthen ramparts

Castle Profile
English Name	Aono Castle (Mikawa)
Japanese Name	三河青野城
Founder	Matsudaira Yoshiharu
Year Founded	Early 16th Century
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Okazaki Station (JR) on the Tōkaidō Main Line; 50 minute walk
Visitor Information	24/7 free; temple
Time Required	15 minutes
Location	Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture
Coordinates	34° 55' 24.28" N, 137° 7' 18.08" E
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Added to Jcastle	2023
Contributor	ART
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