Yagura Castle (Sanada)

Nothing remains of Yagurajō. The site is now farmland. I came here on the way to Sanada Yazawa Castle.

History

Yagurajō was built by the Takeda Clan in 1550. It was not a fully developed castle but rather a fortified encampment (jinjō / jinba / toride) or impermanent fort used by Takeda forces during their attack on Toishi Castle.Yagurajō was used as a node in the blockade and siege of Toishijō. At this time the Takeda were supporting the Sanada against the Murakami who occupied Toishijō. But Yagurajō, being right in the middle of the plain, was exposed to attack. When the Murakami Clan negotiated a peace with the Takanashi Clan, the Takeda army suspected that the Takanashi would attack them from their rear, and so they abandoned Yagurajō and re-positioned. It was at this time the Murakami Yoshikiyo arrived with reinforcements and engaged the Takeda forces, famously routing them.

Field Notes

Nothing remains of Yagurajō. The site is now farmland. I came here on the way to Sanada Yazawa Castle.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Yagura Castle (Sanada)
Japanese Name	真田櫓城
Founder	Takeda Shingen
Year Founded	1550
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Ueda Station on the Shinano Railway; Sugadaira Bus from Ueda Station No.3 Bus Stop
Hours	Access Restricted
Time Required	2 minutes
Location	Ueda, Nagano Prefecture
Coordinates	36.42453, 138.30413
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	ART
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