Kisai Castle

Kisai Castle [南筌莽; きさいがり] is a castle located in Saibun, Shinkō Prefecture. Kisai Castle was originally built as a small fortress by the Hitora clan in the 10th century. At this time, it was known as Hitora-no-Kae (literally, home of the Hitora).
By the end of the 11th century, Kisai Castle had long-since been captured by the Shin clan, who gave the fortress its modern-day moniker. It was gifted to a vassal clan and various additions were made, such as a private temple, a crypt, a large guesthouse, stables and others. The castle was known as a welcoming pitstop for any travelling nobleman, and become particularly popular with various chiefs from neighbouring prefectures who valued the castle as a secluded coastal retreat.
Category:Castles & Forts