Izaku Castle
Izaku Castle (伊作城, Izaku-jō) was a castle structure in Hioki, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.[1]
| Izaku Castle | |
|---|---|
伊作城 | |
| Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan | |
 Kamemaru jo compound of Izaku Castle | |
| Type | Hirayama-style castle |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Shimazu clan |
| Condition | ruins |
| Site history | |
| Built | 13c |
| Built by | Unknown |
| Demolished | 1615 |
| Garrison information | |
| Past commanders | Shimazu Tadayoshi, Shimazu Takahisa |
The date of the castle's construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built sometime in the thirteenth century. It was the original seat of power for the Shimazu clan until 1536, when Shimazu Takahisa relocated the clan leadership to Ichiuji Castle. It was famously the birthplace of the warlords Shimazu Tadayoshi, Shimazu Yoshihisa and Shimazu Yoshihiro.[1][2][3][4]
Owing to its significance to the clan, Izaku castle was retained as a stronghold until 1615.[3] The castle is now only ruins, with nothing but some moats and earthworks remaining.[1]
Gallery
Map of Izaku Castle
Earthen wall of Kamemaru jo compound
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