Akita Castle

Akita Castle refers to the ruins of a Nara period fortified settlement located in what is now the city Akita, , . It is also sometimes referred to as “Fort Akita”.
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  • Castle
  • …is also known as “Akita Fort”
  • Description: Japanese ancient castle in Akita city, Akita prefecture

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Akitaken Gokoku Shrine and Koshiō Shrine.
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is a Shinto shrine, which is situated 150 metres northeast of Akita Castle.
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is a Shinto shrine located in , , Japan. is situated 560 metres southeast of Akita Castle.
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is situated 520 metres north of Akita Castle.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Akita and Hiroomote.
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is the capital and most populous city…
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is a neighbourhood located in Akita City, , Japan. is situated 6 km southeast of Akita Castle.

Akita Castle

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Latitude
39.74031° or 39° 44′ 25″ north
Longitude
140.07922° or 140° 4′ 45″ east
Open location code
8RF2P3RH+4M
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2501411119
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­castle
Wiki­data ID
Q11595283

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Ukrainian—“Akita Castle” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “秋田城”
  • French: “château d’Akita”
  • French: “Château d’Akita”
  • German: “Burg Akita”
  • Greek: “Κάστρο της Άκιτα”
  • Italian: “castello di Akita”
  • Italian: “Castello di Akita”
  • Japanese: “秋田城”
  • Japanese: “秋田城跡”
  • Korean: “아키타성”
  • Persian: “قلعه آکیتا”
  • Portuguese: “Castelo de Akita”
  • Russian: “Акита (замок)”
  • Russian: “Акита”
  • Spanish: “Castillo de Akita”
  • Turkish: “Akita Kalesi”
  • Ukrainian: “Акіта-дзьо”
  • Ukrainian: “Акітадзьо”
  • Ukrainian: “Замок Акіта”

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