Kakitsu (嘉吉) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,; lit. "year name") after Eikyō and before Bun'an. This period started in February 1441 and ended in February 1444. During this time, the emperor was Go-Hanazono-tennō (後花園天皇).

| Kakitsu | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1441 | 1442 | 1443 | 1444 |
| Preceded by: Eikyō |
Era or nengō: Kakitsu |
Succeeded by: Bun'an |