Takada Castle (Okayama)
History
Located in Mimasaka Province near the borders of Bitchu, Izumo, and Aki Provinces, Takada Castle was in a prime location and prone to attack. During the Sengoku Period it was the main castle of the Miura clan. It fended off many attacks from the Amago of Izumo Province but was overtaken by the Mori Clan from Aki Province. With help from Ukita of Bizen Province, Takada Castle was able to expel the Mori Clan for a short time but was retaken by the Mori. The castle changed hands several times until the Mori were removed from office 1697 and the castle came under direct control of the Tokugawa Bakufu. In 1764, Miura Akitsugu moved from Nishio Castle in Aichi Prefecture to Takada Castle and established the new Katsuyama Domain. Akitsugu shares ancestry with the former Miura rulers. The Katsuyama Miura clan continued to rule until the Meiji Period.
Visit Notes
The Sannomaru still contains the remains of building foundations and a few wells. The trail to the Honmaru is well-taken care of. The Ninomaru is located on grounds where entry is prohibited.
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Takada Castle (Okayama) |
| Japanese Name | 高田城 |
| Alternate Names | Mimasaka Katsuyama Castle 美作勝山城 |
| Founder | Miura Takatsugu |
| Year Founded | 14th C. |
| Castle Type | Mountaintop |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Designations | Local Historic Site |
| Historical Period | Edo Period |
| Features | |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Chugoku Katsuyama Station (Kishin Line), 15 min walk |
| Visitor Information | Always open/None |
| Time Required | 60 mins |
| Website | http://www.okayama-kanko.jp/modules/kankouinfo/pub kihon detail.php?sel id=1097&sel data kbn=0 |
| Location | Maniwa, Okayama Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 35° 5' 22.92" N, 133° 41' 35.27" E |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2013 |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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