Historic Ruins
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Ono Castle
大野城
A 7th-century Korean-style mountain fortress (朝鮮式山城) on Mt. Shiro in Dazaifu, built by the Yamato government in 665 AD following defeat at Baekgang. Its immense stone and earthwork walls stretch 8km around the mountain, encompassing an area of 55 hectares.
| Japanese Name | 大野城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture (福岡県) |
| Region | Kyushu (九州) |
| Castle Type | Mountain Castle |
| Year Built | 665 |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 33.55, 130.4667 |