[1] Historically, the clan's banner was established by Unno Yukiyoshi in the early 16th century.

Sanada Yukitaka, son of Unno Munetsuna, established the clan and its name at the beginning of the 16th century.

He fought against Tokugawa Hidetada at Ueda Castle, successfully delaying him from reaching Sekigahara with 38,000 reinforcements.

[1] The Meiji-era ornithologist Yukiyasu Kiyosu was the son of Sanada Yukitami, the last lord of Matsushiro.

[citation needed] NHK Television in Japan will be airing an annual Taiga broadcast about the Sengoku Jidai.