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Toyotomi Hidenaga (Hashiba Hidenaga)

豊臣秀長(羽柴秀長)

Younger brother of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who supported Hideyoshi's unification of Japan in both war and government. Asago City says he took Takeda Castle in 1577 during his invasion of Tajima and, as its warden, ordered a major rebuilding.

Years: 1540?–1591

Historical record

Story

In 1577, ordered by Hideyoshi to subdue Tajima, Hidenaga captured Takeda Castle and took charge of it as warden. Asago City presents his work in Tajima as the turning point that made his name as a commander.

Connected castles

The stone walls of Takeda Castle running along the mountaintop (November 2011). No buildings survive, but the walls remain much as they were built.

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Asago, Hyogo

Takeda Castle

竹田城

On clear late-autumn mornings, only the stone walls on the summit rise above a sea of clouds.

Japan's 100 Fine Castles No. 56CastleMountain

Norio NAKAYAMACC BY-SA 2.0Wikimedia Commons

captured the castle and served as wardenRecord source: article

The main and small keeps on Torafusu-yama hill, July 2021. They burned in a 1945 air raid and were rebuilt in reinforced concrete in 1958.

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Wakayama, Wakayama

Wakayama Castle

和歌山城

A covered bridge with a roof and walls crosses the moat at a slant, built so the lord and the women of his household could pass unseen.

Japan's 100 Fine Castles No. 62CastleHilltop

SuicasmoCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

built the castle (1585)Record source: article

Otte Mukai Yagura turret and the inner moat in cherry-blossom season. The turret was rebuilt by 1987, partly with citizens' donations.

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Yamatokōriyama, Nara

Kōriyama Castle

大和郡山城

Built into the stone base of the keep is a Jizo statue, set in upside down.

Next 100 Fine Castles No. 165CastleHilltop

Yamato Koriyama City OfficeCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

expanded it as the seat of his million-koku domainRecord source: article

The main and small keeps on Torafusu-yama hill, July 2021. They burned in a 1945 air raid and were rebuilt in reinforced concrete in 1958.

In-depth article

Wakayama, Wakayama

Wakayama Castle

和歌山城

A covered bridge with a roof and walls crosses the moat at a slant, built so the lord and the women of his household could pass unseen.

Japan's 100 Fine Castles No. 62CastleHilltop

SuicasmoCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

BuiltRecord source: jokaku

The stone walls of Takeda Castle running along the mountaintop (November 2011). No buildings survive, but the walls remain much as they were built.

In-depth article

Asago, Hyogo

Takeda Castle

竹田城

On clear late-autumn mornings, only the stone walls on the summit rise above a sea of clouds.

Japan's 100 Fine Castles No. 56CastleMountain

Norio NAKAYAMACC BY-SA 2.0Wikimedia Commons

LordRecord source: wikipedia

The stone walls of Takeda Castle running along the mountaintop (November 2011). No buildings survive, but the walls remain much as they were built.

In-depth article

Asago, Hyogo

Takeda Castle

竹田城

On clear late-autumn mornings, only the stone walls on the summit rise above a sea of clouds.

Japan's 100 Fine Castles No. 56CastleMountain

Norio NAKAYAMACC BY-SA 2.0Wikimedia Commons

Rebuilt / expandedRecord source: wikipedia

Otte Mukai Yagura turret and the inner moat in cherry-blossom season. The turret was rebuilt by 1987, partly with citizens' donations.

In-depth article

Yamatokōriyama, Nara

Kōriyama Castle

大和郡山城

Built into the stone base of the keep is a Jizo statue, set in upside down.

Next 100 Fine Castles No. 165CastleHilltop

Yamato Koriyama City OfficeCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Rebuilt / expandedRecord source: wikipedia

Yodo Castle

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Kyoto

Yodo Castle

淀古城

Saigen JiroCC0Wikimedia Commons

Rebuilt / expandedRecord source: wikipedia

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豊臣秀長ゆかりの地めぐりパンフレットを公開(竹田城跡公式ホームページ・朝来市)Checked: 2026-10-03
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豊臣秀長(補助資料・Wikipedia日本語版)Checked: 2026-10-03
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和歌山城の生い立ち(史跡和歌山城公式サイト)Checked: 2026-10-03
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郡山城～国史跡・続日本100名城・日本さくら名所100選～(大和郡山市)Checked: 2026-10-03
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郡山城跡(国指定文化財等データベース・文化庁)Checked: 2026-10-03