Yokote Castle

The main keep is a mock reconstruction.

History

Yokote Castle was originally built by the Onodera clan in the 16th century. The Onodera ruled until the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. After the Battle of Sekigahara, Onodera was sent to Shimane Pref. and was replaced by the Satake of Mito. Yokote Castle was an important castle fortifying the southern edge of the Satake's territory. During the Edo Period, lordship of the castle changed hands several times from the Satake to the Date, Suda and Tomura until the Meiji Period. In 1868 the castle burned down in a Battle of the Boshin War.

Field Notes

The main keep is a mock reconstruction.

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Gallery

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  Main Keep
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  Main Keep
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  Main Keep (mock)
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  Main Keep
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  Main Keep
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  Main Keep
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  Ninomaru Bailey
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  Ninomaru Bailey
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  Ninomaru Bailey
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  Looking over the Ninomaru
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  Yokote River and plain below
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  Main keep parking area
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  Site of the Otemon gate
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  Site of the Otemon gate
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  Side of the Honmaru Bailey
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  Honmaru Bailey and Akita Shrine
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  Across the Yokote River
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  Map

Castle Profile
English Name	Yokote Castle
Japanese Name	横手城
Alternate Names	Nira-jo, Asakura-jo
Founder	Onodera
Year Founded	1550
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Reconstructed main keep
Historical Period	Edo Period
Main Keep Structure	3 levels, 4 stories
Year Reconstructed	1965 (concrete)
Features	main keep
Visitor Information
Access	Yokote Sta. (Ou Line), 20 min walk
Hours	open 9am - 430pm. April 1 - Nov 30. 100 yen admission.
Time Required
URL	Castle Website
Location	Yokote, Akita Prefecture
Coordinates	39.32106, 140.56923
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Added to Jcastle	2012
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