Shirahata Castle
| Shirahata Castle | |
|---|---|
白旗城 | |
| Kamigōri, Akō, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan | |
Shirahata Castle | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Yamajiro-style castle |
| Owner | Akamatsu clan |
| Condition | ruins |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 34°54′30.19″N 134°22′50.64″E / 34.9083861°N 134.3807333°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1336 |
| Built by | Akamatsu Enshin |
| Demolished | 1520 |
| Events | Siege of Shirahata, Kakitsu Incident |
| Garrison information | |
| Past commanders | Akamatsu Norimura, Akamatsu Mitsusuke |
Shirahata Castle (白旗城, Shirahata-jō) is the remains of a Muromachi period Japanese castle structure located in the town of Kamigōri, Akō District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. Its ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site as one of the Remains of Akamatsu-shi Castles, combining both Okishio Castle and Kanjōsan Castle, since 1996.