Château de la mine d'argent de Sato

Located on Mount Takeda at 410 meters elevation, Sato Silver Mine Castle features over 50 terraced baileys and stone fortifications along its ridgeline.

Built in the late Kamakura period by the Takeda clan, this stronghold fell to Mori Motonari's forces in 1541 during the territorial expansion campaigns.

The castle ruins maintain connections to local education institutions, with Gion-kita High School incorporating the Takeda family rhomboid crest in its emblem.

Visitors can access the castle site through hiking trails starting near Hiroshima Economic University, with parking available for approximately 10 vehicles.

According to local legends, the Takeda clan buried a pure gold tea kettle in a mountain cave, marking its location by planting a Japanese mahonia.

Location: Hiroshima

GPS coordinates: 34.45600,132.44852

Latest update: May 13, 2025 12:10