Naganuma Castle Ruins

These are the remains of Naganuma Castle, supposedly built by Naganuma Chunagon Takatoki in 1260-1261. Legend says that the Naganuma clan used to live in the hills located in the northern area of town stretching from west to east. Later, the castle became the center of continued strife, but in 1569 it fell into the hands of Ashina Moriuji, who installed Niikuni Sadamichi as the lord. The current ruins include the full scope of the fortress that was completed in the Bunroku or Keicho eras (between 1592 and 1615). It's also a famous cherry blossom spot, with around 300 hill cherry, Yoshino cherry, and Higan cherry trees.