| Tenjinyama Castle | |
|---|---|
| 天神山城 | |
| Tottori (city), Tottori Prefecture, Japan | |
 Tenjinyama Castle (the foundation of the Castle tower) | |
| Type | Okajiro-style castle |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Inaba Yamana clan |
| Condition | ruins |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1446 |
| Built by | Inaba Yamana clan |
| Demolished | 1573 |
| Battles/wars | Siege of Tenjinyama castle |
| Garrison information | |
| Past commanders | Yamana Nobumichi, Yamana Toyokazu |
Tenjinyama Castle (天神山城, Tenjinyama-jō) also known as Fuse-Tenjinyama Castle is the remains of a castle structure in Tottori (city), Tottori Prefecture, Japan. Its ruins have been protected as a Prefectural Historic Sites. The castle was the Shogosho (Shugo daimyo's residence or main bastion) of the Inaba Yamana clan.
The castle was built by Yamana Katutoyo in 1446. In 1573, Yamana Toyokuni moved Inaba Yamana clan's main bastion to Tottori castle. At the same time, The keep of the castle was moved to Tottori castle.
References
- ^ "Tenjinyama Castle" (in Japanese). 鳥取県 地域づくり推進部 文化財局 文化財課(Tottori cultural property navigation system). Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- "因幡守護山名氏と布施天神山城" (PDF) (in Japanese). Tottori pref official pdf. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ "鳥取城の解説" (in Japanese). kotobank. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
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