Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
This site is an online media that delivers all sorts of trivia about the six Tohoku prefectures, from sightseeing and gourmet spots to local customs, history, and more
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
  • Home
  • What day is it today? Tohoku edition
  • Tohoku gourmet
    • Local cuisine
    • Recipe
    • meal
    • ingredients
    • Alcohol
    • drink
  • Tourist destinations in Tohoku
    • scenic spots
    • power spot
    • facility
    • hot spring
    • Historic Site
    • Experience
    • traffic
  • Things from Tohoku
    • souvenir
    • Traditional crafts
    • food
    • Tohoku Brand
    • seasoning
  • Tohoku Events
    • swimming in the sea
    • Festival
    • Limited-time event
    • firework
    • Cherry blossom viewing
    • autumn leaves
  • Tohoku Mystery
    • history
    • Traditions and customs
    • traditional events
    • folk performing arts
    • folk beliefs
    • urban legend
    • great man
  • Japanese

Castles and castle ruins

  • HOME
  • Home
  • Tourist destinations in Tohoku
  • Historic Site
  • Castles and castle ruins

A famous spot just a 5-minute walk from Akita Station! Historical park "Senshu Park"

A five-minute walk from the west exit of Akita Station will take you to a large park hidden among the shops and buildings. Lotus flowers bloom in the large moat in season, and the pond is filled with fish.

akoako2017.06.16

[Akita] Enjoy flowers, historical sites, and hot springs all at once! Honjo Park, a historical site in Yurihonjo City

Honjo Park in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, is known as a famous spot where cherry blossoms, azaleas, and other typical spring flowers in Japan bloom in profusion. In mid-April, cherry blossom viewing stalls line the park, attracting many visitors from the local area...

akoako2017.05.24

[Morioka, Iwate Prefecture] Take a ride on the Dendenmushi train to Morioka Castle Ruins Park! A historic, imposing stone...

One of the most famous spots in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, is the ruins of Morioka Castle. While gazing at the remnants of the now-defunct castle, the still-standing stone walls evoke a sense of atmosphere and eternal beauty. This time, we'll be talking about Morioka...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.05.21

Senshu Park

Senshu Park, Akita City's best cherry blossom viewing spot

A park developed on the site of Kubota Castle, the former residence of the Satake clan. Senshu Park in Akita City, Akita Prefecture, is the site of Kubota Castle, the former residence of the Satake clan, feudal lords of the Akita domain. It was designed by Nagaoka Yasuhei and developed as a park in 1896...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.05

Sendai Castle Ruins

[Miyagi] The ruins of Sendai Castle, the former residence of the Sengoku lord, Date Masamune

Sendai Castle, the castle of the Tohoku region's powerful Date clan. The ruins of Sendai Castle are the remains of the castle of the Date clan, who ruled the Sendai domain with 620,000 koku of rice. Built on Mount Aoba, it was named "Aoba Castle.".

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.09.12

Hirosaki Castle

Hirosaki Castle, Aomori Prefecture's most famous cherry blossom spot

Hirosaki Castle, a precious cultural asset still standing in Aomori Prefecture Hirosaki Castle is a flatland castle located in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, that was the residence of the Tsugaru clan of the Hirosaki domain. It is a historic site, with the castle tower and turrets built during the Edo period still standing.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.09.12

  • 
  • 1
  • …
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
24h Ranking
Recommended Articles
  • Irimizu Cave
    [Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture] Irimizu Cave is a dungeon you have to crawl through on all fours! Abukuma Cave...
  • The facial expression of Nakanosawa Kokeshi
    Nakanosawa Kokeshi – A tradition that has evolved beyond its current status as "part of the Tsuchiyu tradition"...
  • [Part 2] A solo day trip to Yamagata City, sightseeing within a 2-5km radius of Yamagata Station on the Senzan Line [Yamagata...
  • Nishikicho Toramai (Kamaishi City)
    Sanriku performing arts come together! Sanriku International Arts Festival 2025 "Kazumasu" photo report [...
  • Enjoy the abundance of gourmet food at the station! Let's explore the food scene at Fesan, the station building at JR Morioka Station...
  • Dewa Shrine, Sanjin Gosaiden (Three Gods Combined Shrine)
    The road to Hagurosan Dewa Shrine depicted in the 38th journey of the manga "Zatsu Tabi -That's Journey-" [...
  • [What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is March 20th?
Search articles by keyword
Pickup
  • Potato Guessing
    Have you heard of "Imo-taste," a traditional party item from Tsugaru? [Aomori Prefecture]
  • Ayu fish in the fishing pond at Shirataka Yana Park (Ayu Teahouse)
    Delicious grilled fish at Japan's largest fishing spot and Ayu Chaya! [Shirataka Town, Yamagata Prefecture]
  • Scarlet Robe (Part 1)
    [Part 1] Aizu samurai cultivated apples! Japan's first privately cultivated apples, "Hi no Koromo" and "Kuni...
  • Spreading the appeal of fruit! Fukushima Ouse Winery, working hand in hand with local farmers...
  • Tamagawa Village is a major producer of the mythical fruit "Sarunashi"! It has been gaining attention as a superfruit...
  • Shirakawa Ramen
    The exquisite soy sauce soup that fills your mouth! What is the appeal of "Shirakawa Ramen"? The popular...
  • What makes Aomori scallops so delicious? Everything from when they're in season to how to eat and use them...
  • Maruyo Suisan's "Kamome Chikuwa" is the best! Aomori residents who have tried other chikuwa...
  • Image of an Emishi warrior
    The missing link in the birth of the Japanese sword? What is the "Warabito" wielded by the Emishi? [Part 1]
  • [Mount Chokai-Tobishima Geopark: Yurihonjo Edition] When Japan was part of the Eurasian continent...
  • The Narrow Road to the Deep North 5
    [Series: Following the Narrow Road to the Deep North ⑤] Heading to Dewa Province, struggling through narrow mountain passes and strict checkpoints
  • Tomb of Gamo Ujisato (Five-ringed Pagoda)
    A Christian and one of the "Seven Philosophers of Rikyu" | The grave of the multifaceted Gamo Ujisato [Fukuoka].
  • Dainichi Hall Bugaku | Two Dainichi Buddhas
    Dainichido Bugaku, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage with a history of approximately 1,300 years | Dedication in 2026...
  • Zodiac (2)
    Aizu Zodiac Guardian Deity Sacred Sites | Tohoku Zodiac Guardian Deity Sacred Sites: Fukushima
2025.07.22 Aizu-Tajima Gion Festival_Japan's No. 1 Bridal Procession
[Photo Report of Aizu-Tajima Gion Festival: Part 2] The longest bridal procession in Japan...
[Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture] Feel at ease with the warmth of Japanese culture and hospitable hospitality...
Yamagata Prefecture's "Sokushinbutsu" and Yudonosan's "Reincarnation Belief"
Tsugaru dialect
Does Tsugaru Dialect Have a Lot of Onomatopoeia? Introducing Commonly Used Onomatopoeia [Aomori Prefecture]
JR Morioka Station
[Iwate Prefecture] A good old retro trip! 5 spots to experience Morioka's history!
[Takahata Town, Yamagata Prefecture] A shrine dedicated to dogs and cats? The history of Inu no Miya and Neko no Miya...
Dazai Osamu Memorial Museum "Shayokan"
Novelist Osamu Dazai's birthplace, Shayokan, is a 2,180m2 mansion! [Goshogawa, Aomori Prefecture].
Kakunodate was founded by the Tozawa clan during the Sengoku period and the Ashina clan during the Edo period.
What is Shirakawa like? A miscellaneous guide to the area, including its history, tourist spots, and local specialties...
"Place names with 'to' in them" from 1 to 9 [Shichinohe Edition] A place with traces of horse breeding...
[Tome City, Miyagi Prefecture] A mysterious forest with a thousand-year history and the belief in Hachiman, the god of warding off evil spirits |...
The Narrow Road to the Deep North 1
[Series: Following the Narrow Road to the Deep North ①] The journey through Tohoku begins with the Kanetsu...
Image of an Emishi warrior
The missing link in the birth of the Japanese sword? The "Warabite sword" wielded by the Emishi...
A stone monument engraved with the Freemason mark near the site of the main gate of Sendai Castle
A freemason stone monument near the site of the main gate of sendai castle? Sendai mystery...
Yamagata city from Kasumi Castle Central Observatory
[Yamagata Prefecture] Walking around Tokamachi and Nanukamachi in Yamagata City, where the atmosphere of the Edo period remains
Search by keyword
Search articles by prefecture
  • Aomori Prefecture
  • Iwate Prefecture
  • Akita Prefecture
  • Miyagi Prefecture
  • Yamagata Prefecture
  • Fukushima Prefecture
Recommended Categories
  • Festival
  • Traditional crafts
  • power spot
  • urban legend
  • Alcohol
  • B-grade gourmet food
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
  • About this site
  • Operating company
  • Privacy Policy
  • inquiry
  • Japanese

Copyright © 2026 Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT. All Rights Reserved.