After the Battle of Yamazaki, following the withdrawal of Akechi's army led by Hidemitsu AKECHI from Azuchi-jo Castle, castle tower and surrounding structures (mainly Honmaru) were burnt down.
山崎の戦いの後、明智秀満率いる明智軍の退却後、天主とその周辺建物（主に本丸）を焼失した。