Okuyama shōjōkan

What it is

• A medieval manor ruin, designated a National Historic Site.
• Designated on October 3, 1984, with additional designation in 2006.
• Thirteen sites are designated as historic sites.
• Okuyama-no-sho Historical Plaza opened in 2002.

What to see

• Egami-yakata, believed to be the Nakajo clan residence.
• Excavated residence ruins, revealing full extent.
• Unearthed Chinese ceramics and Suzu ware.
• Four bridge ruins and two gate ruins.
• Torisaka Castle Ruins and Kurokawa Castle Ruins.
• Kanamiyama Castle Ruins and Ganjumon-yama Castle Ruins.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.