Ueno

The Ueno were a branch of the Ashikaga family originating at Ueno estate in Mikawa Province. Ueno Yorikane followed Ashikaga Takauji to Kyushu in 1336 and became governor of Iwami, where he fought Southern Court forces.

Later generations served the Ashikaga shoguns in Kyoto. In 1509 Ueno Nobutaka went to Bitchū to secure it for Shogun Yoshitane, establishing relatives in local castles. One branch held Tsuneyama Castle until Mōri forces destroyed it in 1575.