Dohiyama Castle (Nagato)

History

Dohiyamajō was built as the residence of Dohi Sanehira following the Battle of Dannoura in 1185. The castle is later said to have been used by Mōri Tarō around 1350. Nothing remains today.

Visit Notes

Dohiyamajō is a medieval site, but is not related to the later Edo Period sites clustered around it, and nothing remains. It is now a small park with a stone marker for the castle. I came here incidentally as it is between several historical sites related to the Mōri Clan in the Chōfu area of Shimonoseki Municipality.

Gallery

Marker

Castle Profile
English Name	Dohiyama Castle (Nagato)
Japanese Name	長門土肥山城
Founder	Dohi Sanehira
Year Founded	1185
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Choufu Station on the San'yo Line; 35 minute walk
Visitor Information	Free; 24/7; Park
Time Required	5 minutes
Location	Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Coordinates	33° 59' 45.46" N, 130° 59' 11.33" E
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2021
Contributor	ART
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