Sakata Castle

History

The castle was originally built by the Chiba clan in the 14th Century. The early history is a bit unclear but by the late Sengoku Period it was the main castle of the Ida Clan, a branch of the Chiba. The Ida were aligned with the Hojo and sent most of their forces to Odawara to help with the defense of Odawara. When Sakata Castle was attacked by Hideyoshi's forces they easily surrendered and Sakata Castle was abandoned.

Visit Notes

Parts of the castle ruin are now a plum tree plantation. Don't think you've left the castle ruin but follow the trail along the side to see further earthworks and entrances. It looks like they have a plum festival here in the spring so that may be a good time to visit.
城跡の一部に梅の木がたくさん植えられています。春の梅祭りに訪れると楽しいかもしれません。

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Gallery

Dry moat between the Honmaru and Ninomaru
Honmaru entrance
Honmaru
Honmaru
Honmaru earthworks
Earthen bridge to the Ninomaru
Ninomaru entrance
Ninomaru
Dry moat of the Ninomaru
Dry moat of the Ninomaru and Sannomaru
Dry moat between the Ninomaru and Sannomaru
Sannomaru Dry Moat
Exit from the Sannomaru
Sannomaru
Entrance to the Sannomaru from the Yonnomaru
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Castle Profile
English Name	Sakata Castle
Japanese Name	坂田城
Alternate Names	Shijo-jo
Founder	Chiba clan
Year Founded	14th C
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Yokoshiba Sta. (Sobu Line); 30 min walk
Visitor Information	Park is open any time
Time Required	30 mins
Location	Yokoshiba Hikari, Chiba Prefecture
Coordinates	35° 39' 54.00" N, 140° 28' 22.01" E
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2013
Admin Year Visited	2013
Admin Visits	May 6, 2013

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