Reconstructed Castle
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Ueda Castle
上田城
Built by the legendary strategist Sanada Masayuki in 1583. Twice it repulsed Tokugawa armies — most famously in 1600 when a 2,000-man garrison held off 38,000 troops. The three surviving turrets are designated Important Cultural Properties.
| Japanese Name | 上田城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Nagano Prefecture (長野県) |
| Region | Chubu (中部) |
| Castle Type | Hill Castle |
| Year Built | 1583 |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 36.4008, 138.2494 |