Usuki Castle
A replica of the kunikuzushi "country destroyer" canon can be seen on the castle grounds today. Supposedly, the kunikuzushi canon was imported from Portugal and used by the Otomo against the Shimazu
History
Otomo Sourin moved from his palace in Funai and built Usuki Castle in 1562. Otomo was one of the strongest lords in Kyushu and controlled a large portion of the island. Hideyoshi started his Kyushu Campaigns in 1587 and with support from Otomo quickly took control of all of Kyushu. Otomo was replaced by Ota Kazuyoshi and Ota was replaced by Inaba Sadamichi from Gujo Hachiman Castle after the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. The Inaba continued to rule until the Meiji Period.
Field Notes
A replica of the kunikuzushi "country destroyer" canon can be seen on the castle grounds today. Supposedly, the kunikuzushi canon was imported from Portugal and used by the Otomo against the Shimazu
Gallery
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Usuki Castle |
| Japanese Name | 臼杵城 |
| Alternate Names | Kijo |
| Founder | Otomo Sourin (Yoshishige) |
| Year Founded | 1562 |
| Castle Type | Hilltop |
| Castle Condition | No main keep but other buildings |
| Designations | Next 100 Castles, Prefectural Historic Site |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Features | gates, turrets, stone walls, walls |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | JR Usuki Sta. (Nippo Line), 10 min walk |
| Hours | no entrance fees |
| Time Required | An hour or less |
| URL | Castle Website |
| Location | Usuki, Oita Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 33.12183, 131.8041 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2012 |
| Contributor | Frank T. |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
