Mar 8, 2015 - 1 min read

Kakegawa Castle

Enjoy the history and the view

By Peter Sidell

Community writer

The castle is perched on a hill overlooking the town

A view of the castle on its hill from my hotel

The approach to the castle

Wings make the castle appear larger than it is

A display inside the castle keep

Another artefact on display

The view down from the top of the steps

Looking back at the town, you can see the bullet trains zooming through

The palace next to the castle

It was reconstructed entirely of wood, based on a surviving original drawing

Get there at the right time and you can watch the sunset

A helmet on display

A suit of armour displayed inside the keep

The main gate to the castle grounds

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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Elena Lisina

Elena Lisina 4 years ago

Peter, how long it takes to walk from Kakegawa JR Station to the castle?

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Elena Lisina

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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