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Akita Castle

Hotta-no-saku

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Explore Japan's largest ancient castle-fortress ruin, a National Historic Site with a rich history.

Hotta-no-saku
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What it is

  • An ancient Japanese castle-fortress ruin.
  • Designated a National Historic Site in 1931.
  • Also known as the "Phantom Fortress."
  • Largest castle-fortress ruin in the Tohoku region.

What to see

  • Outer enclosure measures 1,370m east-west.
  • Outer enclosure measures 780m north-south.
  • Covers an area of approximately 87.8 hectares.
  • Site of over 200 discovered fortress timbers.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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