Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture Kochi Castle (Also known as Kochijo), in the city of Kochi – Kochi Prefecture -, is one of the twelve original castles that still remain from Japan’s feudal era. The original castle was constructed between 1601 […]
Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture Aoba Castle (also known as Aoba-jo), built in the 1600s, has been long destroyed. However, in its place, the Aoba Ruins have been turned into a sprawling park with statues and historic memorabilia. The castles construction
Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture In 1334, the first Kishiwada castle was constructed in the coastal city of Kishiwada by Wada Takaie. Kishiwada Castle is also known as Chikiri Castle, and was originally built with 5 stories, it was later struck by lighting in the early 1800’s and
Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture Shimabara Castle, also known as Moritake Castle, is located in the city of Shimabara in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. The castle has a rich history dating back to the 17th century, when construction began in early 1600’s
Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture Inuyama Castle, located in Inuyama City, in northern Aichi Prefecture, is a Japanese castle that has stood the test of time, being one of the twelve castles remaining with its original buildings from the Japanese feudal
Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture Kaminoyama Castle, located in the city of Kaminoyama in Yamagata Prefecture, has a rich and fascinating history that dates back over 400 years. Kaminoyama Castle was originally built in 1535 by Lord Yamagata Masakage, a powerful
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Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture Toyama Castle, located south of Toyama Station, is a reconstruction of Toyama castle, which was originally built in 1540’s. Today, the Original last is long gone, and a smaller recreation sits in the Toyama Castle Ruins
Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture Himeji Castle is one of Japan’s most iconic and best-preserved feudal castles. It was originally built in the 14th century as a fortification, and was gradually expanded and rebuilt over the following centuries. The castle reached
