Historic Ruins
○ Second 100 Castles
Bitchu Takamatsu Castle
備中高松城
A flatland castle built on marshy ground in Okayama, famous as the site of Hashiba Hideyoshi's ingenious 1582 water flood siege. Hideyoshi diverted rivers to submerge the castle, and upon learning of Nobunaga's assassination, negotiated a quick surrender.
| Japanese Name | 備中高松城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Okayama Prefecture (岡山県) |
| Region | Chugoku (中国) |
| Castle Type | Flatland Castle |
| Year Built | 16th c. |
| Designation | 続100名城 |
| Coordinates | 34.7167, 133.8333 |