松葉城／アクセス・場所・地図長宗我部元親の伊予侵攻により降伏した西園寺公広の居城松葉城【お城特集日本の歴史】

Matsuba Castle [Castle Special Topic Japanese History]

[Castle name]
Matsuba castle
The residence of Saionji Kinhiro

[Description]
Matsuba Castle is a mountain castle located in Shitamatsuba, Uwa Town, Seiyo City, Ehime Province.
The castle built year is unknown, but it is said that it was built by [Saionji Kintsune] during Kamakura Era.

Mr. Saionji was also Sengoku Daimyo like Mr. Ichijo. When entering Sengoku Era, [Saionji Sanemitsu] moved the castle from Matsuba Castle to Kurose Castle.

Koji 2 year (1556), he fought over the territory with [Utsunoyami Toyotsuna] and during the battle, his son [Kintaka] was killed and they were defeated. Sanemitsu died and his nephew [Saionji Kinhiro] inherited. After they they kept fighting with [Ichijo Kanesada] and [Utsunoyami Toyotsuna].

Tensho 12 year (1584), Chosokabe Motochika united Tosa and attacked Iyo, [Kinhiro] surrendered. Tensho 13 year (1585), he was attacked by [Kobayakawa Takakage] when Toyotomi Hideyoshi launched Shikoku Battle.