Hiyama Andō Clan Fortified Residence ruins, Medieval castle ruins in Noshiro, Japan.
The fortified complex extends across Mount Kiriyama, featuring dry moats and multiple enclosures at 150 meters above sea level near the Yoneshiro River.
The Andō clan built this stronghold during the Sengoku period, maintaining control until the Tokugawa shogunate ordered its closure in 1620.
Archaeological excavations since 2016 have revealed the site as one of northeastern Japan's largest mountain fortifications, earning National Historic Site status.
The castle ruins stand 5 kilometers southeast from central Noshiro, offering visitors insights into medieval Japanese defensive architecture.
The inner bailey measures 50 meters in diameter, surrounded by right-angled ridges that form natural defensive positions.
GPS coordinates: 40.16302,140.12129
Latest update: March 9, 2025 00:26
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