50 Aza-Furudate Maehira, Inaniwa-machi, Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Inaniwa Castle, located in Yuzawa, Akita, is a reconstruction of the stronghold of the Onodera clan, who once ruled southern Akita. The castle features exhibits related to the Onodera clan and traditional industries like Kawatsura lacquerware. The rooftop observation deck offers panoramic views of the surrounding towns and villages. Visitors can explore the castle grounds, including remnants of enclosures, moats, and turret foundations. The castle is accessible by a 30-minute bus ride from Yuzawa Station. Admission is ¥420 for adults and ¥210 for children (junior high school age and younger).