Kakegawa Castle

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Built in the late 15th century during the Sengoku period, several battles between people of power took place at this castle. Although the whole building including the castle tower was destroyed in the great earthquake of 1854, in 1994, it was rebuilt as the first wooden castle tower in Japan. Kakegawa "goden," a residence for people of high status and one of the only four remaining in Japan, is located in this castle and is registered as an important cultural property. During spring, many sakura trees bloom all around the castle and its surroundings.

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First Authentic Wooden Castle Tower in Japan

The great castle tower, which Kakegawa Castle was famous for, was majorly destroyed in an earthquake a long time ago; however, it was rebuilt after 140 years as a wooden structure in 1994 due to the people's strong wishes. The building has four stories inside and is very beautiful with white walls and large, stately decorations.

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Famous for Many Sakura Trees

There are about 130 sakura trees around the castle and many tourists come to visit during spring every year. Kakegawa Castle Sakura Festival is held every year from late March until early April, when light ups during the night take place too.

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Peek into the Life of Samurai

Inside the castle, there is a building called "Kakegawa Goden" and is one of the very rare "goden" buildings inside a castle, of which only four are still left in Japan. This is registered as an important cultural property. There are many rooms inside separated by sliding doors called fusuma.