National Treasure Castle
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Inuyama Castle
犬山城
The oldest surviving castle tower in Japan still in its original location (1537), Inuyama's National Treasure keep overlooks the Kiso River in northern Aichi. Until 2004 it was the only castle in Japan privately owned by a family (the Naruse clan).
| Japanese Name | 犬山城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 愛知県 |
| Region | 中部 |
| Castle Type | Hill Castle |
| Year Built | 1537 |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 35.3833, 136.9456 |