Japan Midokoro / Yamagata Prefecture / Sakata / Kinowanosaku
Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture · Historic Site
Kinowanosaku
- Nearest stationMototate Station 2.4 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
Kiwanosaku (城輪柵, Kiwanosaku) was a late Nara period though Heian period josaku-style Japanese castle located in what is now part of the town of Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. Its ruins are now an archaeological site and have been protected by the central government as a National Historic Site since 1932.
From the Wikipedia article “Kinowanosaku” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kinowanosaku. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Mototate Station, 2.4 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 5 more photos (Commons) |
We do not list hours, fees or closing days. Check the official site before you go.
FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kinowanosaku?
- Mototate Station. It is 2.4 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kinowanosaku a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Homma Museum of Art: Broad-Sky in Japan (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kakubu-en: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Sōmarō: Yauchi (CC BY-SA 4.0), Sankyo Warehouses: kiwa dokokano (CC BY-SA 3.0), Ken Domon Museum of Photography: contri from Yonezawa-Shi, Yamagata, Japan (CC BY-SA 2.0), Sakata City Museum of Art: ToshiJapon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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