🗺️ Kakegawa Castle掛川城

Kakegawa Castle was built in the late 15th century by the Imagawa clan, who were the lords of Suruga, to advance into Tōtōmi. In 1590, after Yamauchi Kazutoyo took residence in Kakegawa Castle, he carried out extensive renovations, including the construction of the tenshu (main keep) and the Ōtemon (main gate), as well as the development of the castle town. The palace within the Ninomaru (second bailey) is a structure from the late Edo period and is one of only four remaining palace buildings in Japan, designated as an Important Cultural Property. It offers a glimpse into the political landscape and the lifestyle of the daimyō during the Edo period. Surrounding Kakegawa Castle are approximately 300 early-blooming Kakegawa cherry trees, and when the cherry blossoms bloom, the scenery of the famous castle intertwined with the cherry blossoms is breathtaking.

Castles spanning from the late 15th century (the Warring States period) to modern times. Recreating the former glory of the "Famous Castles of the Tōkaidō." You can see Japan's first restored "authentic wooden tenshu." The "Ninomaru Goten" and "Taiko Yagura" within the grounds are remnants from the Edo period. In spring, you can enjoy the breathtaking scenery created by the intertwining of the famous castle and cherry blossoms.