Honjō Castle
本荘城
Explore Honjo Castle ruins, a former samurai residence, now a park with historical remnants.
What it is
- A former Japanese castle in Akita Prefecture.
- Built in 1613 by Tateoka Mitsushige.
- Also known as Tsurumai Castle and Ozaki Castle.
- Residence for 11 generations of the Rokugo clan.
What to see
- The castle ruins are now Honjo Park.
- See remaining earthen embankments and moats.
- Suwa Shrine was located in the Honmaru bailey.
- A two-story turret stood in the Honmaru bailey.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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