Chiran Castle
| Chiran Castle | |
|---|---|
知覧城 | |
| Minamikyūshū, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan | |
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| Type | Hirayama style castle |
| Site information | |
| Owner | / Shimazu clan |
| Condition | ruins |
| Site history | |
| Built | 15C |
| Built by | Sata clan |
| Demolished | 1615 |
| Garrison information | |
| Past commanders | Sata Hisamasa, Sata Hisayoshi |
Chiran Castle (知覧城, Chiran-jō) is a castle structure in Chiran, Kagoshima, Minamikyūshū, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The site was designated a National Historic Site.[1][2][3]
Current[]
There are little remains of the castle on the present day site, just some earthworks walls and moats.[3] In 2017, the castle was listed as one of the Continued Top 100 Japanese Castles.[4]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "知覧城" (in Japanese). 公益財団法人日本城郭協会 公認 城びと. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
- ^ "知覧城" (in Japanese). 攻城団. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "知覧城" (in Japanese). Minamikyūshū city official. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
- ^ "続日本100名城" (in Japanese). 日本城郭協会. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
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| Hokuriku | ||
| Tōkai | ||
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