Historic Ruins
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Tottori Castle
鳥取城
Set on a rocky mountain above Tottori City, this castle is infamous as the site of Hashiba Hideyoshi's brutal 'starvation siege' of 1580-81, where the garrison surrendered after eating horses, leather, and grass. The stone walls on the mountain and hill are beautifully preserved.
| Japanese Name | 鳥取城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 鳥取県 |
| Region | 中国 |
| Castle Type | Mountain Castle |
| Year Built | 1545 |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 35.5036, 134.2378 |