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The Mutsu Kokufu and The Chinjufu, government office in ancient Japan located in the Mutsu country, placed in Taga Castle.
Political and military bases in Tōhoku districts in 8th century.
Profile : Taga Castle Ruins
Location | Tagajō City, Miyagi Prefecture |
Also known as | ー |
Type of castle | Ancient castle fence |
Elevation | ー |
Condition | Ruins |
Designation | National Special Historic Sites National Important Cultural Properties (Monument) |
Year built | 724 |
Abolished | Unknown |
Castle lord | Ōnono Azumabito |
Refurbishment lord | Fujiwara Asakari |

Taga Castle admission
admission fee : free official site (japanese)
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Reconstructed Base has Uneven square of about 900m square, The fence were stretched. A government office of about 100m square was built in the center, and it is believed that politics took place here.


One of very valuable Japan's three ancient monuments.

The government was built in the 8th century,rebuilt three times until the 10th century. However, the total location of central main hall, the east-west side hall, the south gate surrounded by these consistently did not change.
Link : Ancient Japanese Castle Ruins over 1200years ago
【north japan】Akita Castle 【west japan】Kino Castle 【south japan】Yoshinogari Ruins 【north japan】Taga Castle