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Nagano, Nagano
Matsushiro Castle
松代城
Takeda Shingen built it as his front line in the Kawanakajima wars, and the Sanada family later lived here for 250 years.
Japan's 100 Fine Castles No. 24CastleFlatland
Japan Castle Atlas
Tamura Naomasa
田丸直昌
Connected castles
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Rebuilt / expandedRecord source: wikipedia
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Yorii, Saitama
Hachigata Castle
鉢形城
A Hojo stronghold whose earthen walls were faced with river stones stacked like stairs.
Japan's 100 Fine Castles No. 22CastleHilltop
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