Sadowara Castle
Appearance
Sadowara Castle | |
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佐土原城 | |
Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan | |
Sadowara Castle Historical Museum | |
Type | Hirayama-style castle |
Site information | |
Owner | Ito clan, Shimazu clan |
Condition | ruins |
Site history | |
Built | 14c |
Built by | Tajima Clan |
Demolished | 1870 |
Events | Battle of Mimigawa |
Garrison information | |
Past commanders | Ito Yoshisuke, Shimazu Iehisa, Shimazu Toyohisa |
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]
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/22/Burg_Sadowara_Plan.jpg/220px-Burg_Sadowara_Plan.jpg)
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