Katusrao Castle (葛尾城, Katsurao-jō)) is the remains of a castle structure in Sakaki, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It is located on a 816-meter mountain.[1] The castle was a main bastion of the Murakami clan.[2]
In, 1553, the castle was attacked by Takeda Shingen, Murakami Yoshikiyo abandoned the castle and fled to Echigo, seeking Nagao Kagetora's help.[3] As a result, the Battle of Kawanakajima happened.[4]
Its ruins have been protected as a Prefectural Historic Sites.[2] The site is now only ruins, with some stone walls, moats, and earthworks.
See also
References
- ^ "日本の城がわかる事典「葛尾城」の解説" (in Japanese). kotobank. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ^ a b "葛尾城" (in Japanese). Sakaki town official. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ^ "坂城と村上義清" (in Japanese). Sakaki Tourism Association. 18 June 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ^ "葛尾城" (in Japanese). Nagano Convention Visitors Bureau. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
