Historic Ruins
◎ 100 Famous Castles

Nanao Castle

A dramatic mountain castle on three ridges above Nanao Bay, built by the Hatakeyama clan in Noto. Uesugi Kenshin besieged it for over a year before finally taking it. The stone walls along the forested trails are among Hokuriku's finest.

Japanese Name七尾城
Prefecture石川県
Region中部
Castle TypeMountain Castle
Year Built15th c.
Designation100名城
Coordinates37.1333, 136.9667