Historic Ruins
○ Second 100 Castles
Saiki Castle
佐伯城
A hilltop castle built in 1606 by Mori Takamasa in Saiki, Oita. The stone walls dramatically rise from an urban setting; the castle town below retains many historic buildings, and on foggy mornings, the ruins above the clouds create a 'castle in the sky' (天空の城) effect.
| Japanese Name | 佐伯城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 大分県 |
| Region | 九州 |
| Castle Type | Mountain Castle |
| Year Built | 1606 |
| Designation | 続100名城 |
| Coordinates | 32.95, 131.9 |