The ultimate guide to Japan travel
A 14th-century stone fortress from the Ryukyu Kingdom, and a World Heritage Site
Though parts of the castle tragically burned down in 2019, the castle park and many of its attractions remain open. Here's what to see during the …
Located on a low hill right next to Fukuyama Station, Fukuyama Castle in Hiroshima was originally built at the command of Katsunari Mizuno—a …
The ruins of Fukuoka Castle, abandoned at the beginning of the Meiji Era in 1870, lie on a hill just to the east of Ohori Park. If you're after a …
Located on the highest point in Kanazawa between the Sai and Asano rivers, Kanazawa Castle was the base of the powerful Maeda clan who ruled over …
Also known as Aoba Castle, the ruins occupy a prominent hilltop location to the west of Sendai City. Most of the castle buildings were destroyed …
Known as the "White heron castle" and renowned as one of the most beautiful castles in Japan, a visit to Himeji Castle should be on any history …
Rather than being built atop a hill or Mountain, Hiroshima castle, aka Carp Castle, is located right in the centre of the city, with stunning …
Nagoya Castle is a reconstruction of the original castle that was built in 1612.
Kumamoto Castle is a faithfully reconstructed castle from the Edo period. Widely reknowned as one of the most picturesque castles in Japan, the …
One of the most famous landmarks in all of Japan, Osaka Castle is a reconstruction of the imposing castle that stood at the site until the close …
In Shimane's Shiroyama Park sits Matsue Castle, one of Japan's most striking and one of only 12 of the nation's original castles. Completed in …
Originally constructed in 1611 by the Tsugaru clan, Hirosaki Castle is the only extant castle in Aomori Prefecture and the second most northern …