Narakata Castle

Narakata Castle [海岭莽; ならかた・がり] was a 14th-century castle located in what is now the city of Aoma in Aoma Prefecture. Although it was probably once a rather impressive building, only ruins remain now.
Narakata Castle is considered the most important historical site of Aoma Prefecture, as it served as a seat of the powerful Meiji clan, retainers of the Daimi. Originally built sometime in the early 1500s, it survived until the 18th century, but was abandoned after the breakdown of the Meiji family. Over the years it fell into a state of delapidation and soon fell to ruins. When it was discovered in 1890, the remaining sections of the castle were partially covered by grassy mounds and had not been inhabited for 300 years.
Category:Castles