Zenshoji Fort

History

Zenshoji Fort was one of the forts (including Tange Fort and Nakajima Fort) built by Oda Nobunaga to contain the Imagawa at Narumi Castle. Nobunaga passed through here between Tange Fort and Nakajima Fort on his way to the Battle of Okehazama.

Visit Notes

Zenshoji Fort is the most interesting of the forts surrounding Narumi Castle. The park is well defined with good views. It is roughly along the same hillside or ridge as Narumi Castle and may be the closest fort to the former castle.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Zenshoji Fort
Japanese Name	善照寺砦
Founder	Oda Nobunaga
Year Founded	1599
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Narumi Sta. (Meitetsu Nagoya Line) 10 min walk
Visitor Information	park, open 24/7
Time Required	10 mins
Website	http://www.city.nagoya.jp/midori/page/0000129566.html
Location	Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
Coordinates	35° 4' 53.65" N, 136° 57' 25.88" E
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Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	Eric
Admin Year Visited	2020
Admin Visits	January 13, 2020
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ARTShogun

2 months ago

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This is where it is said that Oda Nobunaga had many banners erected to give the impression to enemy forces that he had many troops amassed here. But in fact it was part of his plan to ambush the main Imagawa camp.

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