Hagi Castle

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Hagi Castle from the air.
Hagi Castle from the air.
Ruins at Hagi Castle. The foundation of the tenshu is in the center.
Ruins at Hagi Castle. The foundation of the tenshu is in the center.

Hagi Castle (萩城 Hagi-jō?), also known as Shizuki Castle, is a castle located in Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.

[edit] 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.[1] 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.[2]

[edit] Today

The castle is a National Historic site.[3] The ruins still stand, and the site is a popular site to visit for tourists in the area.[4]

[edit] Sources

  1. ^ http://mothra.rerf.or.jp/ENG/Chugoku/Hagi/Hagi.html
  2. ^ Hagi Castle
  3. ^ Hagi Castle in Japan, More About Hagi Castle in Japan, Japanese Hagi Castle
  4. ^ http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6152.html