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Matsudaira Nobutsuna

松平信綱

A senior councilor of the Tokugawa shogunate who became lord of Kawagoe in 1639 and extensively rebuilt the castle.

Years: 1596–1662

Historical record

Story

The Nakanomon moat, designed to stop attackers heading from the west main gate to the main enclosure, is thought to date from his rebuilding. In 1648 he donated a portable shrine and other equipment to the Hikawa Shrine festival, which is said to have grown into today's Kawagoe Festival.

Connected castles

The Kawagoe Castle main palace (February 2024): the karahafu-gabled entrance in the center and the great roof of the hall section spreading to each side.

In-depth article

Kawagoe, Saitama

Kawagoe Castle

川越城

There was never a keep, but the grand entrance and great hall of a daimyo's palace still stand from the Edo period.

Japan's 100 Fine Castles No. 23CastleHilltop

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lord who rebuilt the castleRecord source: article

The Kawagoe Castle main palace (February 2024): the karahafu-gabled entrance in the center and the great roof of the hall section spreading to each side.

In-depth article

Kawagoe, Saitama

Kawagoe Castle

川越城

There was never a keep, but the grand entrance and great hall of a daimyo's palace still stand from the Edo period.

Japan's 100 Fine Castles No. 23CastleHilltop

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LordRecord source: jokaku

The Kawagoe Castle main palace (February 2024): the karahafu-gabled entrance in the center and the great roof of the hall section spreading to each side.

In-depth article

Kawagoe, Saitama

Kawagoe Castle

川越城

There was never a keep, but the grand entrance and great hall of a daimyo's palace still stand from the Edo period.

Japan's 100 Fine Castles No. 23CastleHilltop

MaedaAkihikoCC0Wikimedia Commons

Rebuilt / expandedRecord source: wikipedia

Sources

1
川越城中ノ門堀跡(川越市)Checked: 2026-10-03
2
城下町・川越歴史めぐりコース(小江戸川越観光協会)Checked: 2026-10-03
3
松平信綱(補助資料・Wikipedia日本語版)Checked: 2026-10-03