Usual hours and prices, checked 2026-10-07 against the sources under “What this place is”. They can change for holidays and events — confirm before you go. Official site
Our guide
Sannohe Castle was a Muromachi-period castle in the centre of what is now the town of Sannohe, Aomori. It stood on a river terrace of the Mabechi River, which formed part of its natural defences. The site was designated a National Historic Site in March 2022.
Sannohe Station on the Aoimori Railway is about 1.8 km away in a straight line. We have not checked what can be seen on the site today.
Written by japan-spots.com (2026-09-22) from the sources credited on this page. Distances are straight lines between map positions.
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What this place is
Sannohe Castle (三戸城, Sannohe-jō) was a Muromachi period Japanese castle located in the center of what is now the town of Sannohe, in Sannohe District of Aomori Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. It was located on a river terrace of the Mabechi River, which formed part of its natural defenses. The castle site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in March 2022.
Visitor information checked: 2026-10-07 · Official visitor information
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What to expect at this type of place: Castle
Nearby station
Nearby station: Sannohe (Aoimori Railway Line), about 1.8 km from the spot in a straight line.
Worked out on 2026-09-14 from this place’s map position, using HeartRails Express station data and station names from Wikidata. The distance is a straight line, not a walking route, and says nothing about buses, transfers or timetables — plan the trip on Google Maps.
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