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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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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Tsutanuma
- Aomori
- This beautiful place often appears in commercials and nature programs on TV. The first and the second photos show the scenery early in th...
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Kokura Castle
- Fukuoka & Hakata
- Kokura faces Kanmon Strait and was once a major hub for land and sea transportations. Due to its strategic location, many battles were fo...
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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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Nijo Castle
- Kyoto
- Designated a national historic site, the castle served as the Tokugawa Shogunate’s Kyoto base during the Edo Period. The architectu...
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Fukuoka Castle Ruins
- Fukuoka & Hakata
- Fukuoka Castle was built on the land of Chikuzen Province (part of Fukuoka today) which was awarded to Kuroda Nagamasa for his contributi...
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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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Gujo Hachiman Castle
- Gifu
- Gujo Hachiman Castle is said to be the most beautiful castle in Japan. In 1871, following the abolition of feudal domains, the castle was...
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Echizen Ono Castle
- Fukui
- Atop the 249-meter spur of Kameyama in the northwest of Ono City, Fukui Prefecture, this castle took the daimyo (feudal lord) Nagachika K...