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|Notes=There is nothing left to see but if you know the history of the Battle of Miyajima it is a fairly interesting site to visit to see just how close it is to Miyao Castle and Itsukushima Shrine and to imagine how the battle unfolded. | |Notes=There is nothing left to see but if you know the history of the Battle of Miyajima it is a fairly interesting site to visit to see just how close it is to Miyao Castle and Itsukushima Shrine and to imagine how the battle unfolded. | ||
Whether this really qualifies as a castle or not, it is an historically significant fort and would not be appropriate to post on the [[Miyao Castle]] page. I have | Whether this really qualifies as a castle or not, it is an historically significant fort and would not be appropriate to post on the [[Miyao Castle]] page. I have sources listing it separately so I will too. | ||
|History=Please refer to details on the [[Miyao Castle]] page. | |History=Please refer to details on the [[Miyao Castle]] page. | ||
The fortress at To-no-oka was established for Sue Harukata's siege on Miyao Castle. After a great defeat, Harukata committed seppuku and the fortress was likely razed when Mori Motonari cleansed the battlefield. | The fortress at To-no-oka was established for Sue Harukata's siege on [[Miyao Castle]]. After a great defeat, Harukata committed seppuku and the fortress was likely razed when Mori Motonari cleansed the battlefield. | ||
|Year Visited=2019 | |Year Visited=2019 | ||
|AddedJcastle=2020 | |AddedJcastle=2020 | ||
|Visits=February 18, 2019 | |Visits=February 18, 2019 | ||
|GPSLocation=34. | |GPSLocation=34.29726, 132.32043 | ||
|Contributor=Eric | |Contributor=Eric | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:14, 17 May 2020
There is nothing left to see but if you know the history of the Battle of Miyajima it is a fairly interesting site to visit to see just how close it is to Miyao Castle and Itsukushima Shrine and to imagine how the battle unfolded. Whether this really qualifies as a castle or not, it is an historic
History
Please refer to details on the Miyao Castle page.
The fortress at To-no-oka was established for Sue Harukata's siege on Miyao Castle. After a great defeat, Harukata committed seppuku and the fortress was likely razed when Mori Motonari cleansed the battlefield.
Field Notes
There is nothing left to see but if you know the history of the Battle of Miyajima it is a fairly interesting site to visit to see just how close it is to Miyao Castle and Itsukushima Shrine and to imagine how the battle unfolded.
Whether this really qualifies as a castle or not, it is an historically significant fort and would not be appropriate to post on the Miyao Castle page. I have sources listing it separately so I will too.
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | To-no-oka |
| Japanese Name | 塔の丘 |
| Founder | Sue Harukata |
| Year Founded | 1555 |
| Castle Type | Hilltop |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Features | |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | 10 min walk from the Miyajima Ferry Terminal |
| Hours | open 24/7 |
| Time Required | 15 mins |
| URL | Castle Website |
| Location | Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 34.29726, 132.32043 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2020 |
| Contributor | Eric |
| Admin Year Visited | 2019 |
| Admin Visits | February 18, 2019 |
