Yakami Castle (八上城, Yakami-jō) was a Sengoku period Japanese castle located in what is now part of the city of Tamba-Sasayama Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. Its ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site since 2005.[1] The castle was one of the largest in Tanba Province, along with Kuroi Castle and Yagi Castle. It was the original base of power for the Hatano clan.[2] | ||||||
Type: Mountaintop style castle | ||||||
Built: 1508 | ||||||
Builder: Hatano Motokiyo | ||||||