Shirotoridate, Castle ruin in Ōshū, Japan
The Shirotoridate ruins contain fortifications with moats and earthen ramparts positioned at a strategic bend of the Kitakami River in Iwate Prefecture.
The settlement, established by Abe no Noritō during the late Heian period, fell to destruction by the Minamoto clan in the Former Nine Years' War.
Archaeological excavations in 2003 and 2017 revealed crystal beads matching those from Chuson-ji temple, along with ceramics and blacksmith forge remains.
The National Historic Site stands 3 kilometers southeast of Maesawa Station on JR East, making it accessible for visitors exploring Japanese medieval architecture.
The location operated as a manufacturing center and transport hub supporting the Northern Fujiwara capital of Hiraizumi through its porcelain production until Kamakura period.
Location: Ōshū
Founders: Abe no Noritō
GPS coordinates: 39.02453,141.13639
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04
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