This study examines the plans for reconstruction of castle towers in Odawara and Takayama and analyzes their background. Further, it considers the social background of such plans by also taking into account three cities covered in earlier papers. Of the cases considered, the four other than Kumamoto were influenced by earlier reconstruction projects. They aimed to “recreate” the silhouettes of the original castle towers. The plans were tourism-oriented projects commemorating events such as the Emperor's enthronement, the incorporation of the city, or the opening of a railway line. They were never realized due to insufficient financial resources and material regulations.
