Search results for Castles
Historic castles are located in many areas in Japan. Loved and relied on by the people since ancient times, these castles are frequently the symbols of their towns and are now enjoying a renaissance as popular sightseeing destinations. Castles where the tower keep is still intact are particularly worth a visit.
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Matsumoto-jo Castle
- Nagano
- Constructed between 1593 and 1594, this castle is famous for its 5-tired, six-story castle keep. Matsumoto Castle Park is situated aroun...
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Takeda Castle Ruins
- Hyogo & Kobe
- As far as mountain castle remains go, Takeda Castle is rare for being the most perfect in the country. Another name for the castle is &rd...
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Bitchu Matsuyama Castle
- Okayama
- Bitchu Matsuyama Castle is referred to as a Castle in the Sky. Seas of clouds often appear from fall to winter each year, and the view of...
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Kiyosu Castle
- Aichi
- It is a famous castle that warlords who are aiming to rise to power, most notably Oda Nobunaga, used as their base because of its strateg...
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Osaka Castle Park
- Osaka
- A park encompassing Osaka Castle and other important historical landmarks. With a total area of 105.6 hectares, this massive park has a ...
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Himeji Castle
- Hyogo & Kobe
- With its castle keep reaching for the sky, and beautiful white walls expanding across the horizon, this castle is sometimes called Shiras...
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Hirosaki Park
- Aomori
- The construction of Hirosaki Castle started around 1603 and it is now a historical site. It is said to have the best sakura (cherry bloss...
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Hikone Castle
- Shiga & Lake Biwa
- The castle’s mascot character “Hikonyan” is very famous. This castle has undergone construction and maintenance every 2...
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Kintai Bridge
- Yamaguchi
- Kintai Bridge is a wooden bridge that spans Nishiki River in a series of five wooden arches, earning it a spot in Japan's Top Three ...
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Nijo Castle
- Kyoto
- Designated a national historic site, the castle served as the Tokugawa Shogunate’s Kyoto base during the Edo Period. The architectu...