Kakegawa Castle can be seen shortly before Kakegawa Station on the Tokaido Shinkansen. The restored wooden keep stands out against the townscape, especially when approaching the station from the east.
📍 Basics
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | Kakegawa Castle |
| Location | Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture |
| Visible Section | Just before Kakegawa Station |
| Best Seat | Westbound: Seat E (Right window) / Eastbound: Seat A (Left window) |
| Viewing Time | Approx. 8 seconds (~1 min before Kakegawa Station) |
📍 Coordinates:
Lat: 34.7689°N Lon: 138.0121°E
Lat: 34.7689°N Lon: 138.0121°E
✨ Viewing tips
- Watch the right side (Seat E) when traveling westbound from Tokyo toward Nagoya/Osaka.
- The castle is on the north side of the tracks atop a modest hill, featuring authentic wooden architecture and stone ramparts.
- Approaching Kakegawa Station, scan the hilltops north of the tracks.
📸 Photo tips
- Use a mid-range zoom (50mm–100mm) to isolate the castle from nearby buildings.
- Set a fast shutter speed (1/1000s or faster) to freeze motion blur.
Nearby attractions
- Kakegawa Castle town and historic Ninomaru Palace
- Shizuoka green tea plantations