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[Castle Name]
Ouchi Shiyakata
The residence of Ouchi Yoshitaka and other Mr. Ouchi who were attacked by Sue Harukata’s rebellion

[Introduction of Ouchi Shiyakata]
Ouchi Shiyakata was the residence of Mr. Ouchi which was located in Odonooji, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Province.
The 24th mater of Mr. Ouchi [Ouchi Hiroyo] established base in Yamaguchi, it was built by imitating Kyoto when he relocated. Therefore, there is [Kounomine Castle] behind the Pavilion.

Originally, it was only a pavilion that was surrounded by fences and moats, but gradually it expanded squirrels and foundations and began to play a role as a fortress. In Tenmon 20 year (1551), the master of that time [Ouchi Yoshitaka] ended up his own life due to the conspiracy of his vassal [Sue Takafusa].

After that, the new master of Mr. Ouchi, who was the younger brother of Outomo Sourin became [Ouchi Yoshinaga] who was adopted by Mr. Ouchi, entered Ouchi Shiyakata. In Kouji 2 year (1556), when [Mouri Motonari] attacked, Ouchi Yoshinaga abandoned Yamaguchi and escaped, and here Mr. Ouchi was destroyed.

Ouchi Shiyakata also finished its function, and [Mouri Takamoto] built Ouchi Yoshinaga’s bodhi to mourn him. Therefore, Ryufuku Temple is built. Now Ouchi Shiyakata is under refurbishment.

[Ouchi Shiyakata• Address• Access]
〒753-0034 57-3 Shimotatekoji, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Province

[Map of Ouchi Shiyakata]