Kubota Castle

What it is

• Former residence of the Satake clan, lords of the Kubota domain.
• Also known as Yaridome Castle and Kakune Castle.
• A hirayama-jiro (flatland-mountain castle) on Shinmei-yama.
• Designated as an Akita City scenic spot.

What to see

• Earthworks instead of stone walls.
• The Omogashira-Gobansho building, a tangible cultural property.
• A yagura-zashiki called 'Dashi-Goshōin' served as a keep substitute.
• Selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Castles.

Getting there

• 10-minute walk from Akita Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.