Castles in Kanagawa

Kanagawa Prefecture is home to five castles, including Odawara Castle and Masugata Castle. These sites offer a glimpse into the region's historical fortifications.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 8 best

Odawara Castle

KANAGAWA · CASTLE

Odawara Castle is a historic Japanese castle with a rebuilt keep and impressive moats.

Masugata Castle

KANAGAWA · CASTLE

Explore Masugata Castle ruins, a historic hilltop site with an observatory and scenic views.

Tamanawa Castle

KANAGAWA · CASTLE

Explore Tamanawa Castle ruins, a former naval base and Hojo clan fortress, now a girls' school.

Chigasaki Castle

KANAGAWA · CASTLE

Explore 15th-century castle ruins with earthworks and moats, now a designated historic park.

Kozukue Castle

KANAGAWA · CASTLE

Explore Kozukue Castle ruins, a historic hirayamajiro-style castle site with scenic green spaces...

Shinohara Castle

KANAGAWA · CASTLE

Explore Shinohara Castle ruins, a mountaintop fortress near Shin-Yokohama, for a glimpse into sa...

Hayakawashiro Castle

KANAGAWA · CASTLE

Explore the remains of a 14th-century castle, now a park, offering a glimpse into Japan's past.

Ishigakiyama Castle

KANAGAWA · CASTLE

Explore Japan's first stone-walled castle in Kanto, built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1590.

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