As far as castles go, Sunomata is very small, but it has a big story.

Legend has it that the Sunomata Castle was built during the course of a single night.

Sunomata Castle in Ogaki.

Sunomata Castle

However, Tatsuoki was young and incapable of effective leadership.

He was viewed with contempt by his subordinates, and even despised by the local peasantry.

But Hideyoshi had a plan.

Oda Nobunaga.

The siege took about two weeks.

After Tatsuoki was defeated, Nobunaga claimed the castle and renamed it Gifu Castle.

The castle serves as a museum highlighting its history and importance.

Toyotomi Hideyoshi

Hideyoshi climbing the steep slopes of Mount Inaba

Gifu Castle.

Sunomata Castle