Reconstructed Castle
◎ 100 Famous Castles

Kanazawa Castle

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 TypeHill Castle
Year Built1546
Designation100名城
Coordinates36.5622, 136.6594