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Osaka Castle

Central Osaka, Destinations, Homepage rotation, Iconic Japan, Iconic Landmarks, Japanese Castles, Museums, Osaka Prefecture / Off The Track Japan

Iconic landmark in Osaka

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Nijo Castle

Central Kyoto, Destinations, Gardens & Parks, Japanese Castles, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture / Off The Track Japan

Historic Flatland Castle in Kyoto

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Hiroshima Castle

Chugoku Region, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japanese Castles / Off The Track Japan

Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture In 1592, Hiroshima Castle was founded and construction began by Mōri Terumoto, who was a powerful and feared feudal lord, who ruled the Mōri Samurai Clan. The castle construction period was from 1592 through until 1599. Hiroshima

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Hirosaki Castle

Aomori Prefecture, Hirosaki City, Hokkaido & Tohoku, Japanese Castles / Off The Track Japan

Famous Castle in Aomori Prefecture

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Gujo Hachiman Castle

Gifu Prefecture, Japanese Castles / Off The Track Japan

Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture Gujo Hachiman Castle Keep Gujo Hachiman Castle, located in the city of Gujo in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, is a historically significant and visually striking structure. Gujo Hachiman Castle was originally built in 1559 by Endo Morikazu,

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Wakayama Castle

Japanese Castles, Wakayama Prefecture / Off The Track Japan

Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture Full Content Summary Full Content Wakayama Castle, originally constructed in 1585 in the city of Wakayama, was built for Hideyoshi Toyotomi and later became a stronghold of the Tokugawa Clan for several decades. Although the castle

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Matsue Castle

Chugoku Region, Japan Beyond Tokyo, Japanese Castles, Shimane Prefecture / Off The Track Japan

Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture Matsue Castle, located in the city of Matsue in Shimane Prefecture, Japan, is a must-see destination for any traveler visiting the region. This grand castle, also known as “Plover Castle,” is one of the few remaining

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Hikone Castle

Japanese Castles, Shiga Prefecture / Off The Track Japan

Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture Hikone Castle is one of Japan’s twelve original castles that have survived since the feudal era, making it a significant historical site. Located in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, the castle is perched on a hill near

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Okayama Castle

Chugoku Region, Destinations, Japan Beyond Tokyo, Japanese Castles, Okayama Prefecture / Off The Track Japan

Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture Okayama Castle, also known as “Okayama-jo” in Japanese, is a historic castle in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture. It is one of the most famous castles in the country and is often referred to as the “Crow

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Odawara Castle

Hakone, Japanese Castles, Kanagawa Prefecture / Off The Track Japan

Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture Odawara Castle is a historic site located in the city of Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture. The castle has had an extensive and very rough history. It was first completed around the year 1450, and during it’s history,

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