Historical research from a socio-cultural perspective on the process of the opening of Takaoka old castle park

This study examines the historical significance of Takaoka Old Castle Park in Toyama prefecture, Japan, from a sociocultural perspective by analyzing related materials. began understanding structure an old castle town, military and economic responses after abandonment castle, managerial situation during conservation occupation ruined early modern period. Next, focused on response to its disposal notice Meiji era, sentiments disposition 1872 petition for restoring transforming it into 1874, contribution Kajuro Hattori. The process leading park’s opening originated accumulated meaning abandoned based residents’ attachment institutional changes (the abolition castles, parks) introduced government. was nurtured policy feudal lords utilization maintenance residents era.