Tokobori Castle

Tokobori Castle [とこぼり莽; とこぼり・がり] is a castle located in the city of Shitori, in Zōhai Prefecture. It was constructed in the 1370s by the Summui King Hanno as a royal retreat and stronghold against invaders.
During the 1400s, Tokobori was the setting of the royal court of Dainan, and served as the residence of the monarchs for over one hundred years. It is not certain exactly when the royal court decided to move southward to the city of Nasamazu. After the construction of Niwanaji Castle in 1667, Tokobori fell into disuse for around a decade until it was bestowed to a local warlord who took up residence there and renovated the fort into a home for his extended family.
The castle was donated to the prefectural government in 1911, and was opened for public touring in the 1940s.
Category:Castles & Forts