Umemura Sawano
Female ninja
About Umemura Sawano
Lived 1600 – 1700. Umemura Sawano was a ninja.
was a Kunoichi (female ninja) who is thought to have served the Takeda clan. 竊奸秘伝書, the 13 meters long ninjutsu scroll handed down in Matsushiro Domain introduced her as the founder of this school of ninja. Sanada clan, the daimyō of Matsusiro domain was former retainer of Takeda clan and Umemura Sawano worked for them.
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Who was Umemura Sawano?
female ninja
When was Umemura Sawano born?
Umemura Sawano was born in 1600.
When did Umemura Sawano die?
Umemura Sawano died in 1700.
What was Umemura Sawano's occupation?
Umemura Sawano was a ninja.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Umemura Sawano. https://biography.guide/umemura-sawano/
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