Kawate Castle

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Kawate Castle
川手城
Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

A marker for the castle's location near a local high school
Built 1353
Built by Toki Yorinari
In use 1353–1530
Demolished ca. 1530

Kawate Castle (川手城 Kawate-jō?) 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.[1] 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.[2] After its demolition, earthen mounds still remained, but they, too, were broken down to help with the construction of Kanō Castle.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Gifu City Walking Map. Gifu Lively City Public Corporation, 2007.
  2. ^ Rekishi no Meguri—Shiroato Meguri. (Japanese) Gifu City Hall. Accessed May 26, 2008.
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