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Miyazaki · Miyakonojō

Umekita Castle

梅北城

Miyakonojō, Miyazaki

CastleMountain castle (yamajiro)

A mountain castle in Miyakonojō, Miyazaki. Records credit Taira no Suemoto with building it in 1026.

Basic information

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Type
Castle
Setting
Mountain castle (yamajiro)built on a mountain; expect a climbWikipedia (ja)
Keep (tenshu)
No keep was builtthe castle never had a keepWikipedia (ja)
Built by
Taira no SuemotoWikipedia (ja)
Built
1026Wikipedia (ja)
Main lords
Shimazu clan, Hongō clan, Ijūin clanWikipedia (ja)
Abandoned
1615Wikipedia (ja)
Remains to see
Baileys / enclosures (kuruwa), Moats, Earthen rampartsWikipedia (ja)

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Castles nearby

Miyako Castle3.3 km · Not yet confirmedKajiyama Castle10.9 km · No keep was builtGassanhiwa Castle15 km · Mock keepShibushi Castle23 km · No keep recorded

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Sources

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    Wikipedia「梅北城」Wikipedia日本語版wikipediaChecked:
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    Wikidata Q64910626WikidatawikidataChecked:

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