Ueda Castle
Built by Sanada Masayuki, father of Yukimura, who repelled the Tokugawa army twice.
"My strategy: know heaven, know the earth, know men." — Sanada Masayuki
Ueda Castle was built by Sanada Masayuki in 1583 and is famous for repelling the Tokugawa forces twice (1585, 1600). It became the setting for the NHK taiga drama 'Sanada Maru' (2016).
Castles on flat ground, common in the Edo period, defended by moats and earthworks.
The top 100 castles selected by the Japan Castle Foundation.
Called 'Japan's greatest warrior', hero of the Siege of Osaka, linked to Ueda Castle.
Koei Tecmo's historical simulation game. Use castles across Japan as bases to unify the country. A classic entry point for castle enthusiasts.
Capcom's action game featuring warlords like Oda Nobunaga and Date Masamune, with famous castles as stages.