Japan's Top Castles

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Discover Shikoku in Six Days

Ignatius Koh

Being Japan's smallest island, Shikoku isn't the first place most first-time or even second-time travellers would cons..

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World Heritage Nakijin Castle

Bonson Lam

We still don't know who constructed Nakijin, though the excavations show that it was started in the 13th century. The fact that..

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Fukuoka Castle Ruins

Jaime Wong

Introduction to the ruins of Fukuoka Castle

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Fun in Okayama

Rey Waters

Exploring Okayama Castle and Korakuen Garden

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The Splendour Falls On Castle Walls

Arlene Bastion

A castle that has kept much of its original shape and components, Matsuyama Castle still reigns among the most impressive of Japan's..

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Kanazawa Castle Park

Anna van Dyk

Kanazawa Castle and Castle Gardens are a gem in the city's sights. Although the original buildings may no longer exist, their..

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Iwamura: The Misty Castle Town

Bridget Ye

Iwamura, the ancient castle town located in the countryside of Ena District, is one of the finest representations of Japan’s e..

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Fukuyama Castle

Jason Williamson

Take a trip back in time as you explore the artifacts at Fukuyama Castle and its surrounding ruins.

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Discovering Obi Castle in Miyazaki

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The Obi Castle Ruins sit at the northern edge of the quaint, rural town of Obi in Nichinan, Miyazaki.

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Ako: Castle of the 47 Samurai

Sandra Isaka

Ako Castle, completed in 1648, is known for its association with the feudal lord, Naganori Asano, whose death was avenged by 47..

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Nihonmatsu Castle Ruins & Gardens

Sarah Chaney

Nihonmatsu Castle in Fukushima Prefecture is a beautiful garden incorporated into castle ruins, with trails leading past ponds,..

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Matsumae Castle

Mandy Bartok

Matsumae Castle was the northernmost Japanese castle in the Edo Period and the only one to be constructed on Hokkaido.

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Takatori Castle Ruins in Nara

Bryan Baier

Nara's Takatori Castle Ruins, Japan's largest mountain castle, is both a fantasy world realized and a spectacular Japanese..

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Autumn at Komoro Castle Ruins

Mandy Bartok

The Komoro Castle Ruins near Ueda in Nagano prefecture boast beautiful fall foliage from late October to early November. 

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A Day at Hirosaki Castle Park

Sarah Endarastya

Hirosaki Castle Park

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The Castles of Nagoya

Daniel Vesey

When visiting Nagoya there are two castles that you need to check out. The obvious one is the majestic Nagoya Castle but Iwasa..

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Wakayama Castle

Mandy Bartok

Wakayama Castle was Toyotomi Hideyoshi's stronghold on the Kii Peninsula and despite its reconstructed keep, it's stil..

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Shimabara Castle

Mandy Bartok

Learn about the Shimabara peninsula's revolutionary ties to Christianity at the museum in the main keep of Shimabara Castle.

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Re-building Kofu Castle

Cathy Cawood

Although Kofu Castle was a ruin, authentic replicas of one of the towers and one of the gates have been built by referring to 16th..

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Haunted Castle in Maruoka, Fukui

Takako Sakamoto

Maruoka Castle ('Misty Castle') in Fukui has a ghost legend - a woman who became a 'human sacrifice' when they..

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Nagoya Castle Ruins in Saga

Tristan Scholze

Visit the ruins of Nagoya Castle (Saga Prefecture), the short-lived second-largest in Japan. Built to invade a continent, it was..

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Ultimate Guide to Osaka Castle: 01

Takako Sakamoto

Ultimate Guide to Osaka Castle and Park: This is a step-by-step introduction to Osaka Castle and the spacious park surrounding it...

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Tokushima Castle and Hachisuka Clan

Takako Sakamoto

Tokushima Castle is a place that locals frequent on school field trips, to sketch scenery, or to practice Awa Dance. The castle..

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Akashi Park and Akashi Castle

Mari Karahashi

Next to the modern port city, Kobe, you can find a century-old park called Akashi Park. It is a perfect spot for hanami (cherr..

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Ako Castle Ruins

Kenji Chida

Ako Castle Ruins is a great place to stroll through history.

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Trip to Matsumoto Castle

Rebecca Bourke

If you can manage to tear yourself out of the glorious onsen at KAI Matsumoto, why not check out the nearby Matsumoto castle?

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Hirado Castle

Mandy Bartok

Hirado castle, a modern reconstruction with 300 year old gates, stands on a hill high above the port of Hirado, where old European..

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Tiny Kitanakagusuku Village is one of the smallest municipalities in all of Okinawa with less than 12 square kilometers of land and less than 17,000 residents. The village nevertheless boasts..

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Yoshinogari Koen, Saga

Georgina Young

One of the oldest historical sites in Japan, an ancient Yayoi period village and its culture comes alive at Yoshinogari Histor..

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Matsue Castle: A Reminder of the Past

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Matsue is a traditional castle town, with one of only twelve original remaining castles nationwide as its foremost symbol.

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Sasayama Castle

Benjamin Stock

A few nice shots of the remains of a peaceful, rural castle in Sasayama, Hyogo.

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Tamamo Park, Takamatsu

Peter Sidell

In Takamatsu in Kagawa prefecture on Japan's Shikoku island, Tamamo Park is a pleasant park, home to the ruins of Takamatsu..

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Tokyo's Imperial Palace East Garden

Peter Sidell

Inside the Imperial Palace's moat, the east garden gives you a both a tranquil green space to relax beside its pond, and a lookout..

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Aizu Wakamatsu Castle

Bryan Baier

Reconstructed 16th century castle with well preserved stone walls and stunning grounds

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Goryokaku Fort of Hakodate

Katherine Moore

A Western Style Fortress but the site of battle of a very Japanese War. Visit the observation tower to best see its snowflake like..

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One of the Best: Kumamoto Castle

Bryan Baier

The meticulously reconstructed and refurbished Kumamoto Castle and its sprawling grounds offers visitors one of the best places..

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Monumental Stone Walls of Marugame Castle

Bryan Baier

An authentic 17th century castle in the heart of Marugame City. The massive 50m tall stone walls are entirely manmade and are the..

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The Ruins of Tottori Castle

Bryan Baier

Tottori Castle Ruins are in the heart of downtown Tottori and are a great place to walk, have lunch or enjoy the sakura during the..

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Hikone Castle

Bryan Baier

One of the 12 remaining pre Edo-era castles in Japan just outside of Kyoto

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Takato Castle Ruins Park

Bryan Baier

A park with more than 1500 pink sakura trees where Takato Castle once stood. It's on the list of 100 best sakura viewing locations..

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The Ruins of Takeda Castle

Bryan Baier

Built in 1441 on the summit of a 1,000-foot mountain, the ruins of Takeda Castle cover an area a quarter of a mile in length and..

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Nijo Castle: Former Imperial Residence

Katrina Webber

Built under the order of Tokugawa Ieyasu, Nijo-jo has served as the home of the Tokugawa shogun, an Imperial property, and is now..

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Fascinated by Odawara Castle

Abby Rodriguez

Odawara Castle was built in the 15th Century and was used as the Hojo Clan residence. It soon became the largest castle in medieval..

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Shuri-jo Castle

Peter Sidell

A blend of Japanese and Chinese cultures, Shuri-jo castle was the seat of Ryukyuan royalty before the Okinawan islands became part..

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Kubota Castle

Hitoshi Kawai

Honor or wealth, which would you choose? Relive the dilemma of General Satake.

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National Treasure: Inuyama Castle

Chris Glenn

Japan's oldest remaining castle, National Treasure Inuyama Castle.

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Gifu Castle, Park and Ropeway

Dee Kernke

Gifu castle and Ropeway provides a marvelous view of Gifu City and the Naragarawa River from the top of Mt. Kinka. It was from this..

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Matsusaka Castle Ruins

Chris Glenn

A trip to Matsusaka wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the impressive remains of the castle and it’s famed samurai barrac..

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Okazaki Castle

Chris Glenn

Okazaki Castle is the symbol of the city. Originally built in 1455 by the warrior Saigo Tsugiyori, the castle grounds are now a..

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Spectacular Views at Matsuyama Castle

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Matsuyama Castle stands on a significant hill right in the middle of town, offering spectacular views of the city, mountains and..

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Imabari Castle by Day

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Imabari Castle is one of the obvious landmarks of the city of Imabari. It’s a very pretty castle, surrounded by a square moat ..

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Iga Ueno Castle

Chris Glenn

Most foreign tourists head to the north western Mie Prefecture town to see the ninja, without even realizing the city of Iga Ueno..

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Ozu Castle - An Authentic Reconstruction

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Ozu castle stands on a hillock that extends into a bend in the river Hiji, creating the impression that the castle stands on an..

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Kochi Castle Tour and History

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Kochi Castle is in downtown Kochi on Otakasa Hill, and offers a great place for a lookout over the city. You can also enjoy a picnic..

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Nagashino Castle and Museum

Chris Glenn

Nagashino Castle, high on a cliff at the fork of the Ure and the Kansa Rivers, guarded the Tokugawa held Mikawa provinces from the..

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