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The Date clan's castle, which never had a keep; its high stone walls and equestrian statue stand instead.
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Aoba Castle (青葉城, Aoba-jō) is a Japanese castle located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Throughout the Edo period, Aoba Castle was home to the Date clan, daimyō of Sendai Domain. The castle was also known as Sendai-jō (仙台城) or as Gojō-rō (五城楼). In 2003, the castle ruins were designated a National Historic Site.
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Founded / opened：1601 Highlights / collection：High stone walls, Equestrian statue of Date Masamune Genre：Architecture, Sculpture
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