Reconstructed Castle
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Sasayama Castle
篠山城
Built by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1609 to monitor the western lords, Sasayama Castle in Tanba-Sasayama, Hyogo, was constructed in just six months using labor from 20 western domains. The reconstructed large palace building (Osumi Yagura) is an Important Cultural Property.
| Japanese Name | 篠山城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 兵庫県 |
| Region | 近畿 |
| Castle Type | Flatland Castle |
| Year Built | 1609 |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 35.075, 135.2333 |