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Nara Prefecture 

Yamato Koriyama Castle: The Ruins of Nara’s Largest Castle

April 11, 2023May 29, 2023 KansaiOdyssey Castles, Flowers

A first-time traveler to Nara might assume that the best, if not the only, place to visit is Nara City.

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Nara Prefecture 

Takatori Castle: The Strongest Castle in Japan

November 25, 2022January 16, 2023 KansaiOdyssey Castles, Hiking

Sitting high in the mountain of south Nara Prefecture is Takatori castle. Though it no longer has its keep, it

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Gifu and Nagoya 

Okazaki Castle: Birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu

October 17, 2022November 13, 2022 KansaiOdyssey Castles, Japanese History

In the center of Aichi Prefecture is the old city, Okazaki. Known as the birthplace of Hatcho Miso, Okazaki is

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Kyoto Prefecture 

Fukuchiyama Castle: Home of Akechi Mitsuhide

September 27, 2022December 11, 2022 KansaiOdyssey Castles

Fukuchiyama is the largest city in north Kansai, but not so many people know this city was once governed by

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Trips 

Bitchu Matsuyama Castle: Japan’s Only Surviving Mountain Castle

August 1, 2021December 28, 2021 KansaiOdyssey Castles, Japanese History, Hiking

Japan’s very first castles were mountain castles or yamajiro. Unfortunately, many of them do not exist anymore, due to the

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Osaka Prefecture 

Iimoriyama Castle: Osaka’s Mountain Fortress

May 23, 2021February 2, 2022 KansaiOdyssey Castles, Hiking

Mt. Iimori is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, yet there is more to this mountain than just

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Shiga Prefecture 

Kannon-ji Castle: Shiga’s Massive Castle Ruins

October 8, 2020February 18, 2021 KansaiOdyssey Castles, Japanese History, Hiking

For many, many years the southern area of what is today Shiga prefecture was politically important for many warlords. Its

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