Kasama Castle
笠間城
Explore the ruins of a 13th-century castle, once a powerful Edo-period administrative center.
What it is
- A castle built in 1219 by Kasama Tokitomo.
- Served as the administrative center for the Kasama Domain.
- Demolished in 1873 by ordinance.
- Selected as one of the Continued Top 100 Japanese Castles in 2017.
What to see
- Stone walls remain from the castle.
- Hachimandai turret relocated to Shinjōji Temple.
- Hachimandai turret is a cultural property.
- Two castle gates moved to private residences.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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