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Sato Kanayama Castle [Castle Special Topic Japanese History]

[Castle name]
Sato kanayama castle
The residence of Mr. Takeda of Aki

[Description]
Sato Kanayama Castle is a mountain castle located in Asaminami District, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Province. Jokyu 3 year (1221) after Jokyu Chaos, [Takeda Nobumitsu] built the castle under Takada Mountain.

However, Shoan 1 year (1299), it was attacked by [Taira Kazuie]. After that, [Sato Kanayama Castle] was built by [Takeda Nobumune] in the end of Kamakura Era.

When entering Muromachi Era, it was frequently attacked by Mr. Ouchi, and the relationship between Takeda Motoshige and Mr. Amago was increased. Eisho 14 year (1517), [Motoshige] died at the battle fighting with [Mouri Motonari].

After that, Mr. Takeda became weak. Tenmon 10 year (1541), Mori Motonari attacked Mr. Amago and the same year, Mr. Takeda was destroyed.

Because Motonari belonged to Mr. Ouchi, [Reize Takatoyo] was appointed as the castle officer. Tenmon 23 year (1554), Motonari launched a battle with Mr. Ouchi due to the internal conflict.

Mr. Ouchi surrendered to Mr. Mouri and opened Sato Kanayama Castle. After that, Mori Terumoto] moved main base to [Hiroshima Castle]. When the Battle of Sekigahara was finished, Sato Kanayama Castle was abandoned.