Ruins of Ono fortress

Guide

(National Historical Site)

To the north of Dazaifu City, there is a mountain called Mt. Shioji Ono Fortress.

This was built on its summit in 665 A.D. for the purpose of protecting the Dazaifu.

It consisted of a number of buildings surrounded by a mud and stone embankment, which was 8 kilometers in circumference.

All that remains today is part of the embankment and foundation stones of about 70 storehouses.

Mt. Shioji was originally called Mt. Ono, a name which often appears in Manyo poetry.

The name Shioji comes from the Shitenno (Four Deva kings) which were enshrined on the mountain.

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Defense projects of Dazaifu: The "Water Fortress"
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Shioji : More ruins, a Waterfall and a new route, Shioji : Autumn hike and taking the route down via Mizugameyama, Kizan - Kiyama Hike
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Onojo Fortress Ruins, Iwayajo Castle Ruins
Onojo Fortress Ruins
Shiohji Kenmin no Mori

Kii Castle

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Walk for one hour from downtown.

Visit is free.