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Minato Castle

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Minato Castle was a significant flatland castle in Akita, with ruins offering a glimpse into its past.

Minato Castle
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What it is

  • A Japanese flatland castle, built in 1436.
  • Abe Yasusue built it.
  • Ando Sanesue undertook a major renovation in 1599.
  • Destroyed in 1604 by Satake Yoshinobu.

What to see

  • Castle ruins and artifacts from excavations.
  • A detected moat from 2006 excavations.
  • Current Tsuchizaki Shinmeisha stands on the site.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Minato Castle Open in Google Maps

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