秋田 ·
Yokote Castle
Yokote Castle was built by the Onodera clan in 1550, in Akita prefecture. While it was constructed in 1500s, it's believed there were fortifications on site before that. The castle was of a modest siz
⛰️ Mountain Castle
Yokote Castle was built by the Onodera clan in 1550, in Akita prefecture. While it was constructed in 1500s, it's believed there were fortifications on site before that. The castle was of a modest size, consisting mainly of two features: the main enclosure and the secondary, Ninomaru. It was burnt down in the Boshin War.
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Mountain Castle
Castles built on mountaintops, using natural terrain for defense.
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