| Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan | |
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Sadowara Castle 2010.JPG Sadowara Castle Historical Museum | |
| Type | Hirayama-style castle |
| Coordinates |
Latitude: Longitude: |
| Built | 14c |
| Built by | Tajima Clan |
| Demolished | 1870 |
| Current condition | ruins |
| Current owner | Ito clan, Shimazu clan |
| Events | Battle of Mimigawa |
Sadowara Castle (佐土原城 Sadowara-jō) is the earthly remains of a castle structure in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.[1]
It was the home castle of the Ito clan and later was controlled by the Shimazu clan. Shimazu Toyohisa was command of the castle.[1][2][3][4]
Current
The castle is now only ruins, with some moats, Low stone wall and earthworks. Sadohara Castle historical museum is on site.[4]
The castle was listed as one of the Continued Top 100 Japanese Castles in 2017.[5]
Old map of the castle
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "佐土原城" (in Japanese). 宮崎市観光協会. http://www.miyazaki-city.tourism.or.jp/tourism/spot/46.html. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
- ↑ "佐土原城" (in Japanese). 日本の歴史ガイド. https://www.jp-history.info/castle/4025.html. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
- ↑ "佐土原城" (in Japanese). 城びと. https://shirobito.jp/castle/195. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "佐土原城跡" (in Japanese). じゃらん. https://www.jalan.net/kankou/spt_45303cc3292007039/kuchikomi/0002156050/. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
- ↑ "続日本100名城" (in Japanese). 日本城郭協会. http://jokaku.jp/japan-top-100-castles/best-100-castles-of-japan-2nd-selection/. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
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