Ōtoriiyama ruins, Yokote

Name: Ōtoriiyama ruins
Address: Yokote, Japan

#5 among attractions in Yokote

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The Ōtoriiyama ruins is an archaeological site containing a large Heian period jōsaku-style fortification located in what is now part of the city of Yokote, Akita in the Tōhoku region of Japan. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 2010. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 39°19'44"N, 140°33'50"E

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Ōtoriiyama ruins – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yokote Gymnasium, Akita Museum of Modern Art, Kamakuland, Yokote Castle.

1.3 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Yokote Gymnasium, Yokote
33 min walk • Yokote Gymnasium is an indoor sporting arena located in Yokote, Akita, Japan. It hosts indoor sporting events such as basketball, volleyball and table tennis. It hosted National Sports Festival of Japan men's volleyball games in 2007.
2.7 miS
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Akita Museum of Modern Art, Yokote
69 min walk • Akita Museum of Modern Art opened in Yokote, Akita Prefecture, Japan in 1994 and houses an important collection of Akita ranga.
2.7 miS
39°17'34"N • 140°32'46"E
Kamakuland, Yokote
68 min walk • Amusement, Amusement park
0.6 miSE
Forts and castles
Yokote Castle, Yokote
16 min walk • Yokote Castle was built by the Onodera clan in 1550, in Akita prefecture. While it was constructed in 1500s, it's believed there were fortifications on site before that. The castle was of a modest size, consisting mainly of two features: the main enclosure and the secondary, Ninomaru. It was burnt down in the Boshin War.
4.5 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
Misato General Gymnasium Lirios, Misato
114 min walk • Misato Town General Gymnasium Lirios is an indoor sporting arena located in Misato, Akita, Japan. It hosts indoor sporting events such as basketball, volleyball and table tennis. It hosted National Sports Festival of Japan badminton games in 2007.

Ōtoriiyama ruins, Yokote

Facts and practical information

Ōtoriiyama ruins – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Yokote Gymnasium, Yokote

Akita Museum of Modern Art, Yokote

Kamakuland, Yokote

Yokote Castle, Yokote

Misato General Gymnasium Lirios, Misato