Kawate Castle, Gifu

Name: Kawate Castle
Address: Gifu, Japan

#39 among attractions in Gifu

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Kawate Castle was a castle that existed between the Nanboku-chō period and the Sengoku period. Its ruins are located in the present-day city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. An alternative way to write its name in Japanese is 革手城, which has the same pronunciation. It replaced Nagamori Castle as the base of operations for the area and served as home for regional shugo until Saitō Dōsan switched to Inabayama Castle. After its demolition, earthen mounds still remained, but they, too, were broken down to help with the construction of Kanō Castle. ()

Local name: 川手城 Built: 1353 (671 years ago)Demolished: 1530Coordinates: 35°23'43"N, 136°45'47"E

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Kawate Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kanō Tenman-gū, Gifu City Tower 43, Ginan, Kanō Castle.

0.8 miN
Temple
Kanō Tenman-gū, Gifu
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Gifu, Japan, the Kanō Tenman-gū is a shrine steeped in history and cultural significance. This Shinto shrine, dedicated to the deity of scholarship, Sugawara no Michizane, has been a center of reverence and education for many years.
1.2 miNW
Skyscraper, Observation decks and towers
Gifu City Tower 43, Gifu
30 min walk • Gifu City Tower 43, a prominent skyscraper in Gifu, Japan, marks the skyline with its modern architectural design. Standing at an impressive height, this tower is a testament to the city's growth and development in recent years.
1.2 miE
Town, Area
Ginan, Gifu
31 min walk • Ginan is a town located in Hashima District, Gifu, Japan. As of 1 December 2018, the town had an estimated population of 25,661 and a population density of 3200 persons per km², in 10,633 households. The total area of the town was 7.91 square kilometres.
~1770 ftNW
Ruins, Historical place
Kanō Castle, Gifu
9 min walk • Kanō Castle was a hirajirō-style Japanese castle located in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.