The remains of the "Tanesato-castle"
(Lord Mitusnobu hall)

	Remembered as the founder of the Tsugaru fiefdom, Lord Mitsunobu Ohura first settled here. After conquering neighboring areas, he moved his base to Ohura castle (near Hirosaki). Lord Tamenobu (fifth generation descendant of Lord Mitsunobu) would complete the unification of the Tsugaru region. Here, at Tanesato-castle, we find the beginnings of the Tsugaru fiefdom. Lord Mitsunobu Hall, built upon the ruins of Tanesato-castle, is a museum where artifacts and writings pertaining to the early history of the Tsugaru fiefdom and Lord Mitsunobu's accomplishments are on exhibit. Site is Open May 1st - October 31 Hours of Admission 9:00-17:00(May 1st - August 31) 9:00-16:30(September 1st - October 31) Admission Fee Adult : 200yen(150yen) High school student : 150yen(100yen) Junior high school or Junior school student : 100yen(70yen) *The charge in parentheses is the charges for 20 person or more group. *Free admission for children and students on the Saturday.
Lord Mitusnobu's Grave
	The grave of Lord Mitsunobu, who died in 1526, is in a section of the castle ruins. It is said that in accordance with his will, Lord Mitsunobu was buried in his armour with his sword: A manner of burial that is worthy of a general's dignity. Mysteriously, to this day, not a single weed has grown on the site of the grave.
Peony festival in Lord Mitusnobu hall
	In the front yard of the remains of the Tanesato-castle, are about 1,000 peonies, who's large flowers bloom from late May to early June. The peony is the emblem of the Tsugaru family. At the festival, one can be soaked in the romance of Tsugaru in the Middle Ages, and witness the splendid beauty of the peonies.

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