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Sawada Castle

雑太城

Sado, Niigata

CastleHilltop castle (hirayamajiro)

A hilltop castle in Sado, Niigata. It is said to have been built by Honma clan.

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Type
Castle
Setting
Hilltop castle (hirayamajiro)built on a low hill rising from the plainWikipedia (ja)
Keep (tenshu)
Not yet confirmedwhether a keep existed is still being checked
Built by
Honma clanWikipedia (ja)
Main lords
Honma clan, Naoe clanWikipedia (ja)
Remains to see
Earthen ramparts, Stone wallsWikipedia (ja)

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Niibo Castle5.7 km · Not yet confirmedKawaharada Castle5.8 km · Not yet confirmedHamochi Castle14.8 km · Not yet confirmed

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Sources

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    Wikipedia「雑太城」Wikipedia日本語版wikipediaChecked:
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    Wikidata Q85884386WikidatawikidataChecked:

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