Nobeoka Castle

Nobeoka Castle (延岡城, Nobeoka-jō) is the remains of a castle structure in Nobeoka, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.[1][2][3]

Nobeoka Castle
延岡城
Nobeoka, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan
Stone wall called Sennin Goroshi in the Ninomaru compound of Nobeoka castle
TypeHirajiro-style castle
Site information
OwnerTakahashi clan, Arima clan, Miura clan, Makino clan, Naito clan
Conditionruins
Site history
Built1603
Built byTakahashi Mototane
Demolished1870

After the battle of Sekigahara, Takahashi Mototane started building the castle.[4] In 1655, Arima clan fortified the castle and built a 3 level main keep. However, it was burnt down by a fire in 1683 and was never rebuilt.[4]

The castle is now only ruins, just some remnants of water moats and stone walls. Nobeoka castle was listed as one of the Continued Top 100 Japanese Castles in 2017.[5]

  • Reconstructed gate of Nobeoka Castle
    Reconstructed gate of Nobeoka Castle
  • Scenes around Nobeoka Castle in the Edo period
    Scenes around Nobeoka Castle in the Edo period

Literature
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  • De Lange, William (2021). An Encyclopedia of Japanese Castles. Groningen: Toyo Press. pp. 600 pages. ISBN 978-9492722300.

References
  1. "Nobeoka Castle". じゃらん. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  2. "Nobeoka Castle". Nobeoka Tourism Association 延岡観光協会. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  3. "Nobeoka Castle". City Nobeoka. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  4. "Nobeoka Castle". NHK. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  5. "続日本100名城" (in Japanese). 日本城郭協会. 29 November 2017. Retrieved 14 October 2021.

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