Kiyama (城山, Kiyama) was an ancient castle (also known as a Korean-style fortresses in Japan (朝鮮式山城, Chōsen-shiki yamajiro) located in the city of Sakaide, Kagawa, Japan, and extending partly into the neighboring city of Marugame.[1][2] Its ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site since 1951.[3] It is also known as Shiroyama Castle or Sanuki-Shiroyama Castle. | ||||||
Type: Korean-style fortress | ||||||
Built: 668-670 | ||||||
Builder: Yamato court | ||||||