Miya

The Miya were local warrior lords of Bingo, associated with the priestly family of Kibitsu Shrine. Miya Kanenobu’s descendants were based at Nishi-Nakajō, while another branch held Kashiwa in Bingo.

Miya Kanenobu fought for Ashikaga Takauji and became governor of neighboring Bitchū by 1364. Around 1539 Amago Haruhisa brought the Miya under his influence. The main Kashiwa line died out in 1541; after an Ōuchi attack around 1548 the family declined, while branches later served the Mōri.