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Akita Castle
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Akita, Akita Prefecture · Historic Site

Akita Castle

Akita Castle (秋田城, Akita-jō) refers to the ruins of a Nara period fortified settlement located in what is now the city Akita, Akita Prefecture, Japan. It is also sometimes referred to as “Fort Akita”.

From the Wikipedia article “Akita Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Akita Castle. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationAkita, Akita Prefecture
Nearest stationTsuchizaki Station, 2.1 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 25 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

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

Nearby

Akita City History Museum of Akita Fort Ruins
Akita City History Museum of Akita Fort Ruins
0.3 km away · Akita
Akita Prefectural Children's Hall
Akita Prefectural Children's Hall
2.7 km away · Akita
Akita Akarenga Museum
Akita Akarenga Museum
3.9 km away · Akita
Joshitei
Joshitei
4.1 km away · Akita
Akita City Cultural Creation Center
Akita City Cultural Creation Center
4.2 km away · Akita
Akita Museum of Art
Akita Museum of Art
4.3 km away · Akita

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Akita City History Museum of Akita Fort Ruins: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Akita Prefectural Children's Hall: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Akita Akarenga Museum: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Joshitei: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Akita City Cultural Creation Center: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Akita Museum of Art: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0)