Asonuma Castle

Only a small part of the trench and embankment behind the Asanuma Hachimangu shrine remain today.

History

The Asonuma clan were a branch of the Sano clan with holdings throughout the area. Asonuma castle was a small castle with a single earthen embankment and trench around the square compound. It was abandoned in 1614 when the Sano were reassigned.

Field Notes

Only a small part of the trench and embankment behind the Asanuma Hachimangu shrine remain today.

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Gallery

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  Trench
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  Entrance to the shrine. The trench is in the back.
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  Trench
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  No entrance to the trench
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  Trench
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  Trench
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  Flag at the castle site

Castle Profile
English Name	Asonuma Castle
Japanese Name	阿曽沼城
Founder	1182
Year Founded	Asanonuma clan
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Sano Sta (Tobu Sano Line) 15 min walk
Hours
Time Required	10 mins
URL	Castle Website
Location	Sano, Tochigi Prefecture
Coordinates	36.31094, 139.58723
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2017
Contributor	Eric
Admin Year Visited	2017
Admin Visits	November 25, 2017

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