Sano Castle, Sano

Name: Sano Castle
Address: Sano, Japan

#1 among attractions in Sano

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Little is known of Sano Castle. It is mostly connected to its nearby castle, Karasawa Castle, both of which were next to Sano, the corresponding castle town for the two castles during the Edo period. The Sano Clan had previously built Karasawayama Castle, which had been established since the 1400s. In 1602, there was a great fire in Edo castle, which could be seen from Karasawayama Castle. The Sano clan sent their condolences to the Emperor. Some historians say that when the Emperor realised that Karasawayama Castle looked down on Edo, he told the Sano clan that there was a law against this. In the same year of the fire, 1602, the Sano clan, rebuilt another new castle at a lower point on the hill - this castle was named Sano Castle. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1602 (422 years ago)Demolished: 1614Coordinates: 36°19'9"N, 139°34'44"E

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Sano Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tatebayashi Castle, Karasawa Castle, Ashikaga Flower Park, Kabasaki-ji.

5.6 miS
Forts and castles
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Forts and castles
Karasawa Castle, Sano
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36°18'50"N • 139°31'12"E
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85 min walk • Garden, Park
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Temple, Buddhist architecture
Kabasaki-ji, Ashikaga
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Temple
Hoshinomiya Shrine, Sano
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Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Sano International Cricket Ground, Sano
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6.8 miSW
Universities and schools
Kanto Junior College, Tatebayashi
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