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View of Kakunodate from the site of its former castle
Kakunodate Castle was an important regional fortification, and in the late 1500s a small castle town was built around it. The town was moved to Kakunodate's current location in 1620, marking the founding date of Kakunodate town, as well as the demolition of its castle due to a change in legislation by the shogunate.
Today, nothing on the hilltop site of Kakunodate's former castle indicates that it was once a center of regional power. Instead, an overgrown path leads up the steep hillside to a flattened plain with a bench. A panoramic view of Kakunodate town and the Hinokinaigawa River rewards those who make the short climb.
Former site of Kakunodate Castle
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The former castle site is located on the hill to the north of Kakunodate's samurai district. It can be reached on foot in about 20-30 minutes from the samurai district.
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