Kakegawa (ζŽ›ε·εΈ‚)Β is a city in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, with a population of approximately 115,000 as of 2024. Known for its historical landmarks, Kakegawa Castle is a prominent feature, originally built in the Sengoku period and reconstructed in the 1990s. The city is also famous for its green tea production, particularly deep-steamed tea. Kakegawa has a rich cultural heritage, hosting various festivals and events. It focuses on sustainable development and community well-being, offering various public amenities and recreational activities for residents and visitors.


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Districts and Postal Codes in Kakegawa

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District Postal Code
Aoicho γ€’436-0018
Aobadai γ€’436-0019
Akihamichi γ€’436-0041
Agehari γ€’436-0022
Asahigaoka γ€’436-0062
Asahidai γ€’436-0069
Anyoji γ€’436-0089
Ieshiro γ€’436-0225
Ieshironosato γ€’436-0227
Ijiri γ€’436-0332
Itasawa γ€’436-0016
Imataki γ€’437-1436
Iriyamase γ€’437-1438
Iwaname γ€’437-1403
Innai γ€’436-0072
Umebashi γ€’436-0034
Ekimae γ€’436-0077
Oike γ€’436-0043
Osaka γ€’437-1421
Otaro γ€’436-0087
Otsubodai γ€’437-1439
Ono γ€’436-0009
Obuchi γ€’437-1302
Owada γ€’436-0335
Okatsu γ€’436-0037
Okinosu γ€’437-1303
Odakacho γ€’436-0045
Onuki γ€’437-1407
Kaito γ€’437-1422
Kakuwa γ€’436-0113
Kakegawa γ€’436-0079
Katsuragaoka γ€’436-0088
Kaneshiro γ€’436-0073
Kamiuchida γ€’436-0012
Kamisaigo γ€’436-0342
Kamitaruki γ€’436-0221
Kaminishinoya γ€’436-0101
Kamihijikata γ€’437-1433
Kamihijikata Ochiai γ€’437-1431
Kamihijikata Kogyodanchi γ€’437-1432
Kamihijikata Danzukushinden γ€’437-1437
Kamihijikata Minemukai γ€’437-1435
Kamiyashiki γ€’436-0049
Kamenoko γ€’436-0028
Kawakubo γ€’437-1406
Ganshoji γ€’436-0014
Kikuhama γ€’437-1415
Kitaikeshinden γ€’436-0063
Kitamon γ€’436-0064
Kimachi γ€’436-0094
Kiyosaki γ€’436-0044
Kuzukawa γ€’436-0074
Kunikane γ€’437-1414
Kuniyasu γ€’437-1413
Kubo γ€’436-0027
Kurami γ€’436-0341
Kuroda γ€’436-0223
Kuromata γ€’436-0331
Ketsuenji γ€’436-0023
Kogosho γ€’436-0031
Koyamachi γ€’436-0055
Koyo γ€’436-0090
Koyodai γ€’436-0070
Goshobara γ€’436-0068
Kotonari γ€’436-0013
Kobarako γ€’436-0007
Gomyo γ€’436-0343
Saida γ€’436-0048
Sakagawa γ€’436-0084
Sakasato γ€’437-1411
Sakanamachi γ€’436-0078
Sayoshika γ€’436-0002
Sawada γ€’436-0039
Shiomachi γ€’436-0076
Shinonba γ€’436-0033
Shimosaigo γ€’436-0067
Shimotaruki γ€’436-0222
Shimohijikata γ€’437-1434
Shimomata γ€’436-0025
Shimomata Minami γ€’436-0026
Jukushu γ€’436-0057
Shobugaike γ€’436-0040
Shiroshita γ€’436-0091
Shironishi γ€’436-0054
Johoku γ€’436-0059
Sugiya γ€’436-0017
Sugiya Minami γ€’436-0030
Sumiyaki γ€’436-0337
Senba γ€’436-0008
Sonogaya γ€’436-0083
Takase γ€’437-1401
Takada γ€’436-0114
Dategata γ€’436-0005
Tamari γ€’436-0011
Tanma γ€’436-0333
Tanyo γ€’436-0082
Chihama γ€’437-1412
Chuo γ€’436-0056
Chuotakamachi γ€’436-0046
Terashima γ€’436-0106
Tennocho γ€’436-0065
Tokuizumi γ€’436-0035
Tonbe γ€’436-0224
Naka γ€’437-1405
Nakajuku γ€’436-0051
Nakanishinoya γ€’436-0102
Nakaho γ€’437-1402
Nakamachi γ€’436-0092
Nagaya γ€’436-0047
Nanokamachi γ€’436-0058
Narutaki γ€’436-0085
Nishiobuchi γ€’437-1304
Nishinoya γ€’437-1404
Nishiyama γ€’436-0116
Nissaka γ€’436-0003
Nitou γ€’436-0071
Nitoumachi γ€’436-0075
Hagima γ€’436-0336
Hatakama γ€’436-0117
Hatsuma γ€’436-0081
Hamagawa Shinden γ€’437-1423
Hamano γ€’437-1424
Hamano Shinden γ€’437-1425
Haragawa γ€’436-0036
Harasato γ€’436-0105
Haramiishi γ€’436-0334
Higashiyama γ€’436-0001
Hisaijima γ€’436-0103
Hirashima γ€’436-0104
Hirano γ€’436-0032
Futasegawa γ€’436-0042
Hosoya γ€’436-0112
Hongo γ€’436-0111
Honjo γ€’436-0006
Mizutari γ€’436-0061
Mitsumata γ€’437-1416
Midorigaoka γ€’436-0021
Minami γ€’436-0029
Minami Saigo γ€’436-0024
Miyawaki γ€’436-0086
Yasaka γ€’436-0004
Yasakicho γ€’436-0020
Yanagicho γ€’436-0052
Yanokuchicho γ€’436-0066
Yamazaki γ€’437-1305
Yayoicho γ€’436-0053
Yuke γ€’436-0226
Yobodai γ€’437-1306
Yokosuka γ€’437-1301
Yoshioka γ€’436-0115
Ryoke γ€’436-0038
Renjaku γ€’436-0093
Wakou γ€’436-0338
Wada γ€’436-0015

Start with the postal code, the prefecture, the city, the district, and then the number of the block and housing unit. Then end with the person’s name.
Here’s an example of how to write a Japanese address in English.
γ€’170-3293
Tokyo
Ginza, Chuo-ku
5-2-1
Mr. Taro Tanaka

For more information on how to write a Japanese address, see this article.


To type the Japanese postal code, first type the character code '3012.' Then press ALT + X and Japan's postal code symbol will appear.


To obtain an address in Kakegawa for receiving mail, sign up for a virtual address service like MailMate. MailMate provides you with a mailing address for receiving Japanese mail and packages. MailMate can also be used for company registration in Kakegawa, along with mail handling for Japanese properties (e.g., akiya, Airbnb, minpaku, etc.)


There are two types of PO boxes available in Kakegawa. The first type of PO box is provided by Kakegawa Post and is only available for individuals with a daily volume of mail. The second type of PO box is provided by private services with no limits on daily mail volume. Learn more about how to open a PO box in Japan.


Japan Post offers Standard Mail for regular letters and small parcels, typically delivered in 2-3 days. Express Mail speeds this up to 1-2 days. Registered Mail adds tracking and insurance, requiring a signature on delivery. Yu-Pack handles larger parcels with tracking and insurance, delivered in 1-3 days. Letter Pack provides flat-rate options for documents and small items, with tracking available. EMS is for international express delivery, offering fast service to over 120 countries. Non-Standard Mail covers items exceeding standard size and weight limits. Private couriers like Yamato Transport's Takkyubin offer domestic and international parcel delivery with tracking. Sagawa Express provides similar services, including same-day delivery and refrigerated shipping. International couriers like DHL, FedEx, and UPS offer express delivery with tracking and insurance. Specialized services include Cool TA-Q-BIN for refrigerated items, Yu-Mail for books and CDs, and Smart Letter for small documents. These options cover varying needs for speed, cost, and security. For more information on international shipping options, check out this article.


To send mail or packages from Kakegawa to your home country using Japan Post, costs vary based on the service type and parcel weight. For Airmail, rates range from Β₯2,050 for a 1kg parcel to Β₯64,850 for a 30kg parcel. Surface Mail is cheaper, starting at Β₯1,800 for a 1kg parcel to Β₯21,000 for a 30kg parcel, but it takes longer. Factors affecting costs include weight, distance, and chosen service. Discounted rates are available for bulk shipments. For detailed rates and more information, visit the article here.


For sending mail and packages from Kakegawa via Japan Post, the weight limit is 30 kg for most services. The size restrictions include a maximum combined length and girth of 3 meters (300 cm). For smaller parcels, the combined length and girth should not exceed 2 meters (200 cm). Specific dimensions and weight limits may vary depending on the service chosen (Airmail, Surface Mail, etc.). For detailed information, refer to the article here.


To print an international parcel label for Japan Post, start by creating an account on Japan Post's International Mail My Page Service. Register both sender and recipient information, then select the desired shipping service, such as EMS or Airmail. Input the shipment details, including content description, shipping date, and parcel weight. After reviewing and confirming all entered information, use the provided printer icon to print the label. For more details, refer to this article.