Yakami Castle

Yakami Castle (八上城, Yakami-jō) was a castle structure in Tamba-Sasayama, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. It was the original base of power for the Hatano clan.[1] Akechi Mitsuhide's mother entered the castle as a hostage but later she was executed by Hatano's army in 1579.[2][3]

Yakami Castle
八上城
Tamba-Sasayama, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
Yakami Castle(Mt.Takashiro)
TypeMountaintop style castle
Site information
OwnerHatano clan, Akechi clan
Conditionruins
Site history
Built1508
Built byHatano Motokiyo
MaterialsStone walls, Eathworks
Demolished1609
EventsSiege of Yakami Castle 1~7
Garrison information
Past
commanders		Hatano Hideharu
Stone wall of Sanmaru Base

References
  1. "八上城" (in Japanese). Sasayama city official. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  2. "八上城" (in Japanese). 攻城団. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  3. "八上城" (in Japanese). じゃらん. Retrieved 25 July 2019.


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