Sadowara Castle

Sadowara Castle (佐土原城, Sadowara-jō) is the earthly remains of a castle structure in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.[1]

Sadowara Castle
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

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

See also

• List of Historic Sites of Japan (Miyazaki)

References

1. "佐土原城" (in Japanese). 宮崎市観光協会. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
2. "佐土原城" (in Japanese). 日本の歴史ガイド. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
3. "佐土原城" (in Japanese). 城びと. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
4. "佐土原城跡" (in Japanese). じゃらん. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
5. "続日本100名城" (in Japanese). 日本城郭協会. Retrieved 25 July 2019.