Tonokōri Castle
Tonokōri Castle (都於郡城, Tonokōri-jō) also known as Ukibune Castle is the remains of a castle structure in Saito, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.[1][2]
| Tonokōri Castle | |
|---|---|
都於郡城 | |
| Saito, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan | |
  Tonokōri Castle  Tonokōri Castle | |
| Coordinates | 32°3′38.200″N 131°22′29.302″E |
| Type | Hirayama-style castle |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Itō clan, Shimazu clan |
| Condition | ruins |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1335 |
| Built by | Itō Sukemochi |
| Demolished | 1615 |
| Garrison information | |
| Past commanders | Itō Yoshisuke, Shimazu Takahisa |
It is believed Tonokōri Castle was built by Itō Sukemochi in 1335 and became Itō clan's main bastion.[3] After the Battle of Kizaki, the castle was controlled by the Shimazu clan.[3]
Its ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site since 2000.[4]
References
- "Tonokōri Castle" (in Japanese). Miyazaki Tourism Association. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- "都於郡城" (in Japanese). Saito city official. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- "日本の城がわかる事典「都於郡城」の解説" (in Japanese). kotobank. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- "都於郡城" (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
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