Wakimoto Castle, Mountain castle in Oga, Japan
Wakimoto Castle spans 150 hectares across a hillside reaching 100 meters in elevation, making it one of eastern Japan's largest fortifications overlooking the Sea of Japan.
The Ando clan established this fortress around 1334, with Lord Ando Aikyo extensively renovating it in 1577 before it ceased operations between 1590 and 1602.
The castle grounds contain three religious structures: Sugawara Shrine, Honmyoji Temple, and Mankyoji Temple, connected by the ancient Tenka road through the compound.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins by taking a 35-minute walk from JR Wakimoto Station on the Oga Line, with winter access limited due to snow conditions.
The fortress features extensive earthwork fortifications without stone walls, including multiple baileys, moats, well remnants, and gates positioned along strategic points.
GPS coordinates: 39.90250,139.88917
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:27
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