Tsuyama Castle is classified as a hilltop castle, and is located in Okayama Prefecture. During the pre-modern age, it found itself within the borders of Mimasaka Province. It is associated with the Mōri, Matsudaira clans. Dates in use: 1441 - 1873.

The centrepiece of this castle was a five-storied main tower & was protected by 60 turrets. It was said to have been as grand as Himeji castle. Now just the walls and the recently reconstructed Bitchu turret remain.

Timeline

1441	Yamana Tadamasa built fortifications here.
1467	The castle, known as Tsuruyama Castle, was abandoned.
1603	Mōri Tadamasa was transferred here.
1604	Construction on Tsuyama Castle started.
1616	The castle was completed.
1697	The reign of the Mōri lords ended & the Asano clan gained control of the area.
1698	The Etchizen branch of the Matsudaira clan were handed control of the castle & remained in control until the castle was abandoned in 1873
1809	The palace of the main enclosure burnt down.
1810	The palace was rebuilt.
1873	The castle was abandoned.
1874	The buildings were demolished & the land was sold as farmland.
2005	The Bitchu Turret was rebuilt.
2006	The walls of the Taiko Turret were restored.

Historical recognition

Site	National Historic Site