Hachinohe Castle, Japanese castle ruins in Hachinohe, Japan
Hachinohe Castle is a fortified hilltop site in Hachinohe, now developed as Sanpachi Castle Park. The grounds feature earthen walls and moat traces from the castle's original structure, though most buildings have long disappeared.
The Nambu clan built this fort in 1627 to serve as their domain's headquarters. The site remained active until the Meiji Restoration ended the clan system in 1871.
The site preserves traces of the Nambu clan's power through remaining earthen walls and moat remnants. These features tell visitors how the domain controlled this region from its hilltop location.
The park is accessible from Honhachinohe Station by a short uphill walk through stairs, taking roughly five minutes. Wear sturdy shoes for the climb, as the path is steep in places.
A large stone on the grounds called the Benkei Stone connects to local legend about a famous warrior monk. According to the tale, this monk once left his footprint in the rock while passing through the area.
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