久保田城 Kubota-jyou Kubota Castle
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The ruins of Kubota Castle are in Akita, Akita Prefecture. The castle was built in 1602 in Akita by the first Akita Han leader, Satake Yoshinobu, on Mt Shinmei. The site met all Satake's requirements: it was in the center of their feudal estate with access to the Omono River and near the river harbor. Kubota Castle is sometimes referred to as Yatome Castle or Kakon Castle, and is famous for not having a castle keep or stone walls.
A fire burned down the main enclosure in 1880, and by 1890 the area had become a park. The site of Kubota Castle has become Chiaki Park, known for its many trees. Today the park includes a prefectual meeting hall, a city library, the Masakichi Hirano Museum of Fine Arts, and other buildings.
One of the castle towers located in the corner of the main enclosure and the castle front gate have been restored in recent years. The Kubota Castle is an historic castle, which has watched over the development of the town, and has been a local symbol for a long time.
A fire burned down the main enclosure in 1880, and by 1890 the area had become a park. The site of Kubota Castle has become Chiaki Park, known for its many trees. Today the park includes a prefectual meeting hall, a city library, the Masakichi Hirano Museum of Fine Arts, and other buildings.
One of the castle towers located in the corner of the main enclosure and the castle front gate have been restored in recent years. The Kubota Castle is an historic castle, which has watched over the development of the town, and has been a local symbol for a long time.
- address
- Senshu Koen, Akita, Akita Prefecture, 010-0876
- name
- Kubota Castle (Senshu Park)