Hagi Castle

Hagi Castle

Nihongo|Hagi Castle|萩城|Hagi-jō, also known as Shizuki Castle, is a castle located in Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.

History

Mori Terumoto lost his holdings around Hiroshima and was moved to Hagi following the Battle of Sekigahara when he supported the losing side. He built Hagi Castle in 1604, and his family continued to rule over it until the Meiji Restoration. [http://mothra.rerf.or.jp/ENG/Chugoku/Hagi/Hagi.html] The castle was unusual as it was constructed mainly at the base of Mount Shizuki, though a few defences are located on the mountain. In 1874, much of the castle was destroyed, leaving little but ruins. [ [http://www.jcastle.info/castle/profile/86-Hagi-Castle Hagi Castle ] ]

Today

The castle is a National Historic site. [ [http://www.asiarooms.com/travel-guide/japan/tourist-attractions-in-japan/castles-in-japan/hagi-castle-in-japan.html Hagi Castle in Japan, More About Hagi Castle in Japan, Japanese Hagi Castle ] ] The ruins still stand, and the site is a popular site to visit for tourists in the area. [ [http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6152.html Hagi Travel: Hagi Castle ] ]

Sources

Literature

*cite book | title=Castles in Japan| last=Schmorleitz| first=Morton S.| date=1974| pages= pg. 142-144| publisher=Charles E. Tuttle Co.| location=Tokyo| id=ISBN 0-8084-1102-4


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