Takigawa Kazumasu

Takigawa Kazumasu (滝川 一益, 1525 – 1586) was a Japanese samurai and daimyo of the Sengoku period, being a retainer of Oda Nobunaga and later Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

In 1578, Takigawa was dispatched by Oda Nobukatsu to build a castle just across the Iga border, creating a place where they could use as a staging point for a future invasion. However, the warriors of Iga had been warned and destroyed the castle in November of the same year, forcing a surprised Takigawa and his forces to retreat. Though they attempted to retake the ground, they were once again repelled and retreated back to Ise, ceasing work on the castle.

Appearances

• Echoes of History (mentioned only)