Kawanoe Castle

Photos by Frank T.

History

The castle was originally built as a fort for the Kohno clan by Dobi Yoshimasa in 1337. In 1342, the castle was attacked and taken over by Hosokawa Yoriharu. The castle was ruled by the Hosokawa until it fell to Chosakabe Motochika in 1582. After Hideyoshi subjugated Shikoku the lord of Kawanoe Castle changed frequently until it was abandoned by Kato Yoshiaki in 1611.

Field Notes

Photos by Frank T.

Gallery

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  Mock reconstructed main keep
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  Reconstructed yaguramon style gate
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  Honmaru bailey

Castle Profile
English Name	Kawanoe Castle
Japanese Name	川之江城
Alternate Names	Butsuden-jo
Founder	Kohno clan
Year Founded	1337
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Reconstructed main keep
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Main Keep Structure	3 levels, 4 stories
Year Reconstructed	1984 (concrete)
Features	main keep, gates, stone walls
Visitor Information
Access	Kawanoe (Yosan Line), 15min walk
Hours	100 yen entrance fee, open 900-1600; closed Mondays
Time Required
URL	Castle Website
Location	Kawanoe Town, Ehime Prefecture
Coordinates	34.013, 133.56756
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2011
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed
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