Suko Castle
Suko Castle (須古城, Suko-jō) is the remains of a castle structure in Shiroishi, Saga Prefecture, Japan. Its ruins have been protected as a Prefectural Historic Sites.[2]
| Suko Castle | |
|---|---|
須古城 | |
| Shiroishi, Kishima, Saga Prefecture, Japan | |
 Suko Castle | |
| Type | Okajiro-style castle |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Hirai clan, Ryūzōji clan, Suko Nabeshima clan |
| Condition | ruins |
| Site history | |
| Built | Unknown |
| Built by | Hirai clan |
| Demolished | Unknown |
| Garrison information | |
| Past commanders | Ryūzōji Takanobu, Ryūzōji Nobukane[1] |
Suko castle was a home castle of the Hirai clan, but Ryūzōji Takanobu attacked and exterminated Hirai clan in 1574.[3][4][5] Thereafter, Takanobu moved his residence from Muraoka Castle to the castle [5] and became a foothold for the Ryūzōji clan.[5] Following, Takanobu's death in the Battle of Okitanawate, Takanobu's younger brother Ryūzōji Nobukane became the lord of the castle.[1]
Gallery
Remaining stone wall of Suko Castle
Stones called bulletproof stone
References
- "龍造寺信周". Shiraishi town official. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- "北部九州の首都 須古城" (in Japanese). Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- "Ryūzōji Takanobu". Shiraishi town official. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- "Suko Castle" (in Japanese). 攻城団. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- "須古城跡" (in Japanese). Shiraishi town official. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
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