A flatland castle in Toyama, Toyama. It is said to have been built by Jinbo Nagamoto.
Built
神保長職
?–?
Head of the Jinbo clan, which ruled western Etchu Province (today's Toyama Prefecture) in the Warring States period. The leading theory credits him with building Toyama Castle around 1543 during his struggle with the Shiina clan to the east.
Rebuilt / expanded
前田利家
1539–1599
A warlord born in Arako, Owari Province (today's Aichi Prefecture), who served Oda Nobunaga. Granted Noto in 1581, he became lord of Kanazawa Castle in 1583 and built its keep and high stone walls. He was the founder of the Maeda family of Kaga.
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