A medieval castle ruins site in Hachinohe City designated as a National Special Historic Site, serving as the residence of the Nanbu clan. Nanbu Moroyuki built the castle in 1334 and it functioned as the Nanbu clan's eastern base in Mutsu for approximately 230 years. On the site, developed as "Nejo Hiroba," the main hall, workshops, stables, and other structures have been reconstructed based on ex…

Built by Nanbu Moroyuki in 1334. For the following 230 years it served as the center of the Nanbu clan's control over eastern Mutsu. It functioned until 1588 when the Nanbu clan moved their base to Morioka. Designated a National Special Historic Site, it is now reconstructed and maintained as a medi…