Natsuri Castle

Natsuri Castle [无粮莽 なつり・がく] is a castle located in Natsuri, Mikei Prefecture. It was constructed in the 730s by the Namema clan, and was originally used as a fortification to establish control over the region and offer protection for the populace. 
Natsuri Castle underwent a siege by the Sanzama clan in 868, and had to be rebuilt after being raized to the ground. This event marked the end of the Namema rule, and the Sanzama soon became the leading power in the region. With the construction of the now-ruined Izen Castle further south, Natsuri Castle gradually lost importance. It was retained as a center for administrative functions, but most military activities were transferred to various southern strongholds.
Category:Castles