Katsurayama Castle

Katsurayama Castle
葛山城
Susono, Shizuoka, Japan
A image of the Katsurayama Castle, destroyed during the Siege of Katsurayama in March 1557.
Site information
TypeTeikaku-style hirayama castle
Controlled byUesugi clan
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionDestroyed
Location
Katsurayama Castle
Location of the Katsurayama castle
Katsurayama Castle
Katsurayama Castle (Japan)
Coordinates35°12′21″N 138°53′36″E / 35.20583°N 138.89333°E / 35.20583; 138.89333
Site history
Builtc.15th century
Built byKuzuyama
In useSengoku period
MaterialsStone, Wood, Plaster walls
Demolished1557
Battles/warsSiege of Katsurayama

Katsurayama Castle (葛山城, Katsurayama-jō), also referred to as the Kazurayama Castle, is a Japanese castle in Susono, Shizuoka, Japan.