Oibanazaki

It is said that the word "nose" means "cape" in the place of a major damage where "Wakimoto Castle" was located, a key point of Hokuuu.
The cape is a high point where you can see far away, and at an elevation of 100m, Wakimoto Castle was built in the Warring States period, and it has been an important strategic point for maritime traffic since ancient times.
The ruins of the castle's main marble and Sugawara Shrine have been built and are a valuable resource for understanding the history of Oga.