Reconstructed Castle
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Kanazawa Castle
金沢城
The seat of the Maeda clan, the wealthiest non-Tokugawa domain in Japan. The castle's distinctive lead-tiled roofs and massive Ishikawamon Gate (National Important Cultural Property) reflect the domain's extraordinary wealth and sophistication.
| Japanese Name | 金沢城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 石川県 |
| Region | 中部 |
| Castle Type | Hill Castle |
| Year Built | 1546 |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 36.5622, 136.6594 |