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Mito Castle

The remains of the Mito Nanbu Clan, the Men of the North.

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The ruins sit on a plain 90m above the ground. The castle was inhabited by the Mito Nanbu Clan from the late Muromachi period to the early Edo period. In the Edo period, the Morioka became the main residence in this heavily fortified castle, which explains the time period.

During the Jokyo ages (1684-1688), castles were abandoned. Despite this new law, specialized cleaners were posted to the castle, and it was maintained throughout the Edo period. One can see how it was like in the old days, by observing the stone walls, mud, moat, and other structures within the castle grounds.

Currently, the castle ruins are repurposed as the Shiroyama Park. Best known for its Sakura season during Spring, it is one of the greatest Sakura viewing places in southern Aomori prefecture. In the middle of the park is the “Mito Castle Onko Pavilion”, which is shaped like a spear. It opened in 1967 and is home to many artifacts such as armor, weapons, decorations, and texts. Visitors can also purchase commemorative memorabilia that features the crest of the Nanbu clan.

Highlights

  • See moats, and stone walls that existed from the glory days of the castle.
  • Visit during the spring for a fabulous Sakura spectacular.
  • Make sure to check the bus times if you are arriving from Mito station.

Photos

  • Mito Castle Onko Pavilion and Sakura

    Mito Castle Onko Pavilion and Sakura

  • Sakura's flourish from late April to early May.

    Sakura's flourish from late April to early May.

  • Autumn leaves in its splendor.

    Autumn leaves in its splendor.

  • Check out the stone walls from the heydays of the castle.

    Check out the stone walls from the heydays of the castle.

  • A special memorabilia adorned by the Nanbu family crest.

    A special memorabilia adorned by the Nanbu family crest.

Reviews

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  • DARYL

    來到這裡滿滿的櫻花~讓人覺得幸福🌸

  • 羽信

    公園的櫻花開得真是漂亮!

Details

Name in Japanese
三戸城温故館
Postal Code
039-0112
Address
34-29 Shironoshita, Umenai, Sannohemachi, Sannohegun, Aomori
Telephone
0179-22-2739
Closed
Monday (if Holiday, the next day), December to March.
Hours
9:00am-4:00pm
Admission
General Admission - 220 yen, Students - 110 yen, Elementary / Middle School Students 60 yen
Access
(1) Take the bus from Aoimori Railroad Mito Station for “Mito Town Office”, walk 15 minutes from the bus stop.
(2) 10 minutes via taxi from Aoimori Railroad Mito Station
(3) 30 minutes from Hachido Interstate, Ichido Tollgate.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)