| Katsuyama Date | |
|---|---|
勝山館 | |
| Hiyama, Hokkaido, Japan | |
 Katsuyama Date | |
  Katsuyama Date  Katsuyama Date | |
| Coordinates | 41°48′05″N 140°06′03″E / 41.8015°N 140.1007°E |
| 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 |
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]
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]
References
[edit]- ^ "Katuyama Date". じゃらん. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ^ "Katsuyama Date". Hakodate Tourism Association. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ "Katsuyama Date". Kaminokuni Town. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ "上之国館跡 花沢館跡 洲崎館跡 勝山館跡". 文化庁 Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ "続日本100名城" (in Japanese). 日本城郭協会. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ "勝山館跡". Hokkaido. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
