Château de Moriyamajo

The remains of Moriyamajo Castle include stone foundations, defensive walls, and ancient moats positioned across the mountainous terrain of Mutsu province.

This military fortress from the Sengoku period served as a strategic command post for controlling the northern territories of feudal Japan.

The castle architecture incorporates traditional Japanese fortification methods, with wooden gates and multi-level watchtowers that characterized medieval military structures.

Visitors can access the castle grounds through a network of marked paths, with information boards explaining the layout of the former structures.

The castle's position at 37 degrees latitude made it one of the northernmost fortifications during Japan's warring states period.

GPS coordinates: 37.33083,140.41389

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04