Reconstructed Castle
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Kakegawa Castle
掛川城
Built by Imagawa Ujichika in 1497 and later held by Yamanouchi Kazutoyo, Kakegawa was rebuilt in 1994 as Japan's first reconstructed castle using traditional wooden construction techniques. Its elegant three-story keep sits above a restored palace building.
| Japanese Name | 掛川城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 静岡県 |
| Region | 中部 |
| Castle Type | Hill Castle |
| Year Built | 1497 |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 34.7719, 138.0147 |