Kakegawa's most prominent landmark, the castle stands high on a hill overlooking the town. Originally built in the 15th century, it was all but destroyed by an earthquake in 1854, then reconstructed entirely of wood to its original layout. Inside there are displays of artefacts such as armour and fans, features such as the 'ambush hideout', and recorded information about its history. It also commands a fine view of the town and surrounding countryside and, on clear winter days, Mount Fuji.
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Kakegawa Castle
Enjoy the history and the view
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By Peter Sidell
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![The castle is perched on a hill overlooking the town](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/19183-109656/1000/shizuoka-kakegawa-castle-109656.jpg)
The castle is perched on a hill overlooking the town
![A view of the castle on its hill from my hotel](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/19183-109657/1000/shizuoka-kakegawa-castle-109657.jpg)
A view of the castle on its hill from my hotel
![The approach to the castle](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/19183-109658/1000/shizuoka-kakegawa-castle-109658.jpg)
The approach to the castle
![Wings make the castle appear larger than it is](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/19183-109659/1000/shizuoka-kakegawa-castle-109659.jpg)
Wings make the castle appear larger than it is
![A display inside the castle keep](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/19183-109660/1000/shizuoka-kakegawa-castle-109660.jpg)
A display inside the castle keep
![Another artefact on display](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/19183-109661/1000/shizuoka-kakegawa-castle-109661.jpg)
Another artefact on display
![The view down from the top of the steps](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/19183-109662/1000/shizuoka-kakegawa-castle-109662.jpg)
The view down from the top of the steps
![Looking back at the town, you can see the bullet trains zooming through](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/19183-109663/1000/shizuoka-kakegawa-castle-109663.jpg)
Looking back at the town, you can see the bullet trains zooming through
![The palace next to the castle](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/19183-109664/1000/shizuoka-kakegawa-castle-109664.jpg)
The palace next to the castle
![It was reconstructed entirely of wood, based on a surviving original drawing](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/19183-109665/1000/shizuoka-kakegawa-castle-109665.jpg)
It was reconstructed entirely of wood, based on a surviving original drawing
![Get there at the right time and you can watch the sunset](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/19183-109666/1000/shizuoka-kakegawa-castle-109666.jpg)
Get there at the right time and you can watch the sunset
![A helmet on display](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/19183-109667/1000/shizuoka-kakegawa-castle-109667.jpg)
A helmet on display
![A suit of armour displayed inside the keep](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/19183-109668/1000/shizuoka-kakegawa-castle-109668.jpg)
A suit of armour displayed inside the keep
![The main gate to the castle grounds](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/19183-109669/1000/shizuoka-kakegawa-castle-109669.jpg)
The main gate to the castle grounds
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Elena Lisina
3 years ago
Peter, how long it takes to walk from Kakegawa JR Station to the castle?
Oh, it's a while since I've been there! But Kakegawa's not a big place, so I'd say about ten minutes.
Elena Lisina
3 years ago
Thank you, Peter! My plans for the last year's trips were cancelled. But I hope for the best and make plans! :)
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