Historic Ruins
○ Second 100 Castles
Motosakata Castle
本佐倉城
Headquarters of the Chiba clan for over 130 years, built in 1469 in Sakura, Chiba. This multi-enclosure hilltop castle was one of the largest in the Kanto region; its earthworks and moat system are designated a national historic site.
| Japanese Name | 本佐倉城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 千葉県 |
| Region | 関東 |
| Castle Type | Hill Castle |
| Year Built | 1469 |
| Designation | 続100名城 |
| Coordinates | 35.7333, 140.3 |