Karasawa Castle

Karasawa Castle stands on a strategic hilltop with massive stone walls reaching heights of 8 meters and intricate defensive fortifications including moats and earthen ramparts.

Built in 927 and expanded in 1500, this fortress withstood ten sieges by Uesugi Kenshin and remained a significant military installation until the construction of Sano Castle.

The main bailey now houses Karasawa Shrine, dedicated to Fujiwara Hidezato, while the surrounding grounds feature multiple archaeological sites from the medieval period.

The castle ruins are accessible through a 40-minute walk from Tanuma Station, with parking facilities available near the entrance and observation points offering views of Mount Fuji.

The castle features rare high stone walls for the Kanto region, incorporating western Japanese construction techniques through connections with Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

Location: Sano

Inception: 927

Part of: Continued Top 100 Japanese Castles, Siete famosos castillos de Kantō

Website: https://city.sano.lg.jp/kurashi_gyosei/kanko_bunka_sports/bunka_dento/karasawa

GPS coordinates: 36.35380,139.60030

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:54