Kiyama (Kagawa)

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Kiyama (Kagawa)
城山
Sakaide, Kagawa, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan
Kiyama Castle (Sanuki), Jomon.jpg
Stone wall and Gate of Kiyama
TypeKorean-style fortress
Site information
Conditionruins
Site history
Built668-670
Built byYamato court

Kiyama (城山, Kiyama) is the name for the earthly remains of a castle structure in Sakaide, Kagawa, Japan.[1][2] Kiyama has been designated as being of national significance.[3]

History[]

Kiyama was built by Yamato court. Following the defeat of Yamato Japan in the 663 battle of Hakusukinoe by an alliance of Tang China and the Korean kingdom of Silla, Emperor Tenji ordered the construction of defenses against a possible invasion.[3][4]

There are little remains of the castle on the present day site, just some Stone walls and earthworks.

Access[]

Kamogawa Station (Yosan Line)[4]

Gallery[]

  • Kiyama

  • Stone wall of Kiyama

  • Water gate

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "城山" (in Japanese). 香川のみどり百選. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  2. ^ "城山城跡" (in Japanese). 丸亀市. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "城山" (in Japanese). 坂出市. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "城山" (in Japanese). Sakaide cityofficial. Retrieved 25 July 2019.

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