Kakegawa Castle is located in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and was originally built by the Imagawa clan during the Muromachi periodDuring the Sengoku period, Yamauchi Kazutoyo renovated the castle while serving as its lord. Later, it was abandoned after the Meiji Restoration, but in 1994 it was restored as Japan's first full-fledged wooden castle tower
Around Kakegawa Castle, approximately 130 cherry trees are planted, allowing visitors to enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms in the spring. It's located about a 10-minute walk from JR Kakegawa Station and about a 10-minute drive from the Tomei Kakegawa Interchange. The castle park also features an art museum, a tea house, and a cafe, making it a convenient place for sightseeing
Main features of Kakegawa Castle:
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Japan's first fully constructed wooden castle tower:The castle tower, restored in 1994, is made of wood and is a beautiful castle with a striking contrast between its white plaster exterior and the black-painted veranda and railings
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Ninomaru Palace:This building dates back to the late Edo period and was used as a place for the domain's ceremonies and administrative affairsIt is one of the few castle palaces in Japan and is designated as a National Important Cultural Property. Events are still held there today
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Taiko Yagura (drum tower):This building housed a large drum used to announce the time to the townspeople, and only the exterior can be viewedThe large drum that was actually used is on display in the palace's main hall
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Mist-blowing well:This well is associated with a legend that when Tokugawa Ieyasu attacked Kakegawa Castle, a mist rose from it, obscuring the castle
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castle town:The area surrounding the castle has been reconstructed with buildings featuring white walls and plastered walls, allowing visitors to experience the atmosphere of a castle town
| Facility Name | Kakegawa Castle Tower |
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| Location | 1138-24 Kakegawa, Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture 436-0079 |
| contact address | Phone: 0537-22-1146 |
