Historic Ruins
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Mito Castle
水戸城
Seat of the Mito Tokugawa domain, one of the three main Tokugawa branch families. The castle occupied a narrow ridge between two rivers. A large three-story gate (Ninomaru Otemon) has been reconstructed.
| Japanese Name | 水戸城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 茨城県 |
| Region | 関東 |
| Castle Type | Hill Castle |
| Year Built | 15th c. |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 36.3667, 140.4833 |