Castles Archives | Kansai Odyssey

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

Takatori Castle: The Strongest Castle in Japan

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

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

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

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

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

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