Japan Midokoro
Ōtoriiyama ruins
Ōtoriiyama ruins Photo: MChew CC BY-SA 4.0 Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Akita Prefecture / Yokote / Ōtoriiyama ruins

Yokote, Akita Prefecture · Historic Site

Ōtoriiyama ruins

The Ōtoriiyama ruins (大鳥井山遺跡, Ōtoriiyama iseki) is an archaeological site containing a large Heian period jōsaku-style fortification located in what is now part of the city of Yokote, Akita in the Tōhoku region of Japan. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 2010.

From the Wikipedia article “Ōtoriiyama ruins” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Ōtoriiyama ruins. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationYokote, Akita Prefecture
Nearest stationYokote Station, 2.1 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia

We do not list hours, fees or closing days. Check the official site before you go.

FAQ

What is the nearest station to Ōtoriiyama ruins?
Yokote Station. It is 2.1 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Ōtoriiyama ruins a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.

Nearby

Yōjirō Ishizaka Literature Memorial Museum
Yōjirō Ishizaka Literature Memorial Museum
0.5 km away · Yokote
Hiragen Ryokan
Hiragen Ryokan
1.5 km away · Yokote
Akita Museum of Modern Art
Akita Museum of Modern Art
4.3 km away · Yokote
Gosannen-kassen Kanezawa Archive Museum
Gosannen-kassen Kanezawa Archive Museum
5.1 km away · Yokote
Yokote Masuda Manga Museum
Yokote Masuda Manga Museum
13.8 km away · Yokote
Former Ikeda Family Gardens
Former Ikeda Family Gardens
14.9 km away · Daisen

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Yōjirō Ishizaka Literature Memorial Museum: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Hiragen Ryokan: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Akita Museum of Modern Art: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Gosannen-kassen Kanezawa Archive Museum: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Yokote Masuda Manga Museum: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Former Ikeda Family Gardens: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 3.0)