Sakurabasama Castle

History

Sakurabasamajō was the fortified residence of the Sawa Clan, built in the mid' 16th century. The castellan was Sawa Kiyomitsu. Sakurabasamajō was decomissioned in 1593, though the Sawa family still inhabits the castle site. There is a bridge and gate leading to the modern residence, which is a handsome set-up, but the original koguchi (entrance area) appears to be where the road runs between a gap in the dorui in the northeast. Sakurabasamajō had a branch fort, Sakurabasamadejō (Sakurabasamade Castle), used as a look-out, to the northwest.

Visit Notes

Sakurabasamajō is a hirajiro (flatland castle) featuring 5m tall dorui (earthen ramparts) and mizubori (water moats). The castle was situated on a slope and the mizubori were situated below. Ramparts surround the whole castle compound, but the rear portions are covered in bamboo thickets. Considering the castle's name, it was only fitting to also find lots of sakura trees here.

Gallery

Mizubori

Castle Profile
English Name	Sakurabasama Castle
Japanese Name	桜生城
Founder	Sawa Clan; Sawa Kiyomitsu
Year Founded	Mid' 16th Century
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Koguchi, Mizubori, Dorui
Features	water moats, trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Yasu Station on the Biwako Line; 25 minute walk
Visitor Information	24/7 free; fields
Time Required	30 minutes
Location	Yasu, Shiga Prefecture
Coordinates	35° 4' 15.96" N, 136° 2' 24.83" E
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Added to Jcastle	2022
Contributor	ART
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