Mikazuki Han-no-Inojiyakan Watchtower
In 1697, the Mori clan relocated to the Mikazuki region and ruled over the Sayo, Shiso, and Ibo regions for 174 years until the Meiji Period (1868-1912). The Noino area flourished as the center of the region as the castle town. The well-maintained watchtower is the only surviving architectural structure from the Edo Period (1603-1867) in the Noino Area of Mikazuki, and is regarded as one of the most valuable existing watchtowers in Japan.
DetailDetailed information
- Address
- 966 Noino,Sayo Town
- Telephone Number
- 0790-79-3002
- Business Holidays
- Open only on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
- Related web sites
- http://34cho.com/kankou/mikadukihan-noino-jinyakan/
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