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. After its demolition, earthen mounds still remained, but they, too, were broken down to help with the construction of Kanō Castle.

Kawate Castle
川手城
Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
A marker for the castle's location near a local high school
Kawate Castle 川手城 is located in Gifu Prefecture
Kawate Castle 川手城
Kawate Castle
川手城
Kawate Castle 川手城 is located in Japan
Kawate Castle 川手城
Kawate Castle
川手城
Site history
Built1353
Built byToki Yorinari
In use1353–1530
Demolishedca. 1530

References

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  1. ^ Gifu City Walking Map. Gifu Lively City Public Corporation, 2007.

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