Ueshi Castle

If visiting by car, the castle is only a 20 minute walk from the upper parking lot. If on foot, it takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes to reach the castle from Matsuzaki Station. There is also said to be a trail to Misasa. Profile and photos by Jcastle contributor Phibbyfan.

History

Ueshi Castle was first constructed in 1386 by Nanjo Sadamune. The castle was frequently involved in battles with Amago Province and the Mori Clan over control of the Hoki Province. The Nanjo sided with Nobunaga in his attack on the Hoki Province but were ousted when they lost at the Battle of Sekigahara. The castle was abandoned at that time. Even though little remains from the original castle, it was a fairly extensive mountaintop castle with many baileys. The foundations of watchtowers have also been discovered.

Field Notes

If visiting by car, the castle is only a 20 minute walk from the upper parking lot. If on foot, it takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes to reach the castle from Matsuzaki Station. There is also said to be a trail to Misasa.

Profile and photos by Jcastle contributor Phibbyfan.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Ueshi Castle
Japanese Name	羽衣石城
Founder	Nanjo Sadamune
Year Founded	1366
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Reconstructed main keep
Designations	Prefectural Historic Site
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Year Reconstructed	1990
Features	main keep
Visitor Information
Access	Matsuzaki Station, bus
Hours	Always open/Free
Time Required	1 hour
URL	Castle Website
Location	Yurihama, Tottori Prefecture
Coordinates	35.43732, 133.89845
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Added to Jcastle	2014
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