Historic Ruins
○ Second 100 Castles
Samegao Castle
鮫ヶ尾城
A mountain castle in Joetsu, Niigata, where Uesugi Kagekatsu defeated his rival Uesugi Kagetora after Kenshin's death in 1578. The castle burned in the siege and evidence of the destruction is still visible in excavations.
| Japanese Name | 鮫ヶ尾城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Niigata Prefecture (新潟県) |
| Region | Chubu (中部) |
| Castle Type | Mountain Castle |
| Year Built | 16th c. |
| Designation | 続100名城 |
| Coordinates | 37.05, 138.2333 |