Kawanoe Castle
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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.
| Castle Profile | |
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| 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 |
| Admin Visits | Viewer Donated |
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