Historic Ruins
○ Second 100 Castles
Kunohe Castle
九戸城
Stronghold of the Kunohe clan in northern Iwate, site of the 1591 Kunohe Rebellion against Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Its well-preserved earthworks and stone foundations are a national historic site.
| Japanese Name | 九戸城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Iwate Prefecture (岩手県) |
| Region | Tohoku (東北) |
| Castle Type | Flatland Castle |
| Year Built | 16th c. |
| Designation | 続100名城 |
| Coordinates | 40.2167, 141.3 |