Somayama Castle Ruins
A historic location in Akuwa, Minamiechizen Town, Nanjo County. This is the ruin of Somayama Castle, which was the base point for the southern army during the Period of Northern and Southern Dynasties when the imperial court was split and was the castle where Nitta Yoshisada barricaded himself in. Based on cornerstones and other remains found during archaeological digs it is believed that the inner citadel was situated 492-meters above sea level atop the peak with eastern and western sections built to either side. It's been designated as a National Historic Site.
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Fukui Nanjo-gun Minamiechizencho Akuwa
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- Area
- Echizen Area
- Phone
- 0778478005
- Parking Lot
- Available
- Estimated stay time
- 120 minutes or more
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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