Aojiroi Oku Shiro

The Pale Oak Castle is located on the Pale Oak Plain, and has been the location for many imperial winter courts, imperial marriages and official treaty signings. The castle was built when Hantei XVII broke tradition and asked on his deathbed to be buried on the plains where his wife had been born. From his ashes a great white oak tree grew, and the castle was built around it to protect it. Many believe the bark of the tree has healing powers. (3E p. 295)