Kakegawa Castle: "Famous Castle of Tokai" with Existing Castle Tower and Ninomaru Art Museum

Famous Castle of Tokai: Kakegawa Castle

Kakegawa Castle in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka is called the "Famous Castle of Tokai." The current castle tower was built in 1994 as Japan's first full-scale wooden reconstructed castle tower, a beautiful tower reproducing Edo-period construction techniques.

Kakegawa Castle Palace (Important Cultural Property)

"Kakegawa Castle Palace" adjacent to Kakegawa Castle was built in the late Edo era (1861), designated as a national important cultural property as existing castle architecture. Shoin (reception room) architecture including reception room, large hall, and kitchen is preserved for castle palace viewing.

Sightseeing Around Kakegawa Castle

Around Kakegawa Castle, townscape retaining castle town character remains for strolling enjoyment. Kakegawa City has declared "Lifelong Learning City" with various cultural and learning facilities well-equipped.