Japan Castle Atlas

Ii Naomasa

井伊直政

A leading general of Tokugawa Ieyasu. When Ieyasu took over the Kanto region in 1590, Naomasa was given Minowa Castle, and in 1598 he moved his castle to Takasaki. He later founded the Hikone domain.

Years
1561–1602
Historical record

Story

The gate rebuilt at Minowa in 2016 stands on foundation stones from the Ii family's time in the late 16th century. When Naomasa moved his castle to Takasaki, Minowa was abandoned.

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