Historic Ruins
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Nanao Castle
七尾城
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 Type | Mountain Castle |
| Year Built | 15th c. |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 37.1333, 136.9667 |