Sakura Castle
| Sakura Castle | |
|---|---|
佐倉城 | |
| Sakura, Chiba Prefecture, Japan | |
Sakura Castle grounds | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Japanese castle |
| Open to the public | yes |
| Condition | ruins |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 35°43′19″N 140°13′00″E / 35.7220°N 140.2167°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1532-1555 |
| Built by | Chiba Kunitane, Doi Toshikatsu |
| In use | Edo period |
| Demolished | 1873 |
Sakura Castle (佐倉城, Sakura-jō) was a 17th-century castle, now in ruins, in Sakura, Chiba Prefecture. It was designated one of Japan's Top 100 Castles by the Japanese Castle Foundation.