Historic Ruins
○ Second 100 Castles

Wakimoto Castle

A dramatic hilltop mountain castle on the Sea of Japan coast in Akita, built by the Ando clan in the 16th century. One of the largest earthwork castles in the Tohoku region, with breathtaking coastal views.

Japanese Name脇本城
Prefecture秋田県
Region東北
Castle TypeMountain Castle
Year Built16th c.
Designation続100名城
Coordinates39.85, 139.9833