![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/39/Kaminokuni_Katuyamadate.jpg/640px-Kaminokuni_Katuyamadate.jpg&w=640&q=50)
Katsuyama Date
Castle in Hokkaido, Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Katsuyama Date (勝山館, Katsuyama-Date) is the remains of a castle or fortified residence in Hiyama, Hokkaido, Japan.[1][2] It is believed the castle was built by Takeda Nobuhiro in the 15th century.[3]
Quick Facts Coordinates, Type ...
Katsuyama Date | |
---|---|
勝山館 | |
Hiyama, Hokkaido, Japan | |
![]() Katsuyama Date | |
Coordinates | 41.8015°N 140.1007°E / 41.8015; 140.1007 |
Type | Yamajiro-style castle |
Site information | |
Owner | Kakizaki clan |
Condition | ruins |
Site history | |
Built | 15c |
Built by | Takeda Nobuhiro |
Demolished | Unknown |
Garrison information | |
Past commanders | Takeda Nobuhiro, Kakizaki Mitsuhiro |
Close
The castle is now only ruins, just some remnants of moats and earthen walls. Its ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site, since 1977.[4] Katsuyama Date was listed as one of the Continued 100 Fine Castles of Japan in 2017.[5]
Guidance facility of the castle is on site.[6]