Nagayama Castle (Suo)

I saw this hilltop site from Kōnominejō (Kounomine Castle); Nagayamajō is now a park. No ruins remain, other than the general shape of the castle mount itself perhaps. There is an explanation board about the castle.

History

It is not known when Nagayamajō was first constructed, but in 1588 the Mōri Clan installed Jinbo Mototada as castellan. In 1596 Nagayamajō was expanded under Mōri Hidemoto as his residence. In 1600, following the Battle of Sekigahara, the Mōri's territory was reduced and Mōri Hidemoto moved to Kushizakijō in Chōfu.

Interestingly, from 1900 the site of Nagayamajō became a sculpture park full of statues of Mōri clansmen. They were melted down for their materials during the war, but the one of Mōri Tadachika was rebuilt in 1980.

Field Notes

I saw this hilltop site from Kōnominejō (Kounomine Castle); Nagayamajō is now a park. No ruins remain, other than the general shape of the castle mount itself perhaps. There is an explanation board about the castle.

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Gallery

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  Nagayama Castle site seen from the ruins of Kounominejou
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  Statue of Mōri Takachika
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  Kameyama Park, one of the ascents on the eastern side of the hilltop
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  Hilltop plaza looking east
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  Steps to lower levels on the western side
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  On the western side of hilltop
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  View from hilltop
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  Hilltop western side
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  Western side of the hill heading north

Castle Profile
English Name	Nagayama Castle (Suo)
Japanese Name	周防長山城
Founder	Jinbo Mototada
Year Founded	1558 or earlier
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Marker
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Kita-Yamaguchi Station on the Yamaguchi Line; 12 minute walk
Hours	Free; 24/7; Park
Time Required	20 minutes
Location	Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Coordinates	34.1807, 131.47353
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Added to Jcastle	2021
Contributor	ART
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