Matsue Castle: the Most Famous Castle in Sanin Region
For many the appeal of visiting a Japanese castle is quite high. Sadly, while there were once scores of castles
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Castles
Yamato Koriyama Castle: The Ruins of Nara’s Largest Castle
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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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
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Okazaki Castle: Birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu
In the center of Aichi Prefecture is the old city, Okazaki. Known as the birthplace of Hatcho Miso, Okazaki is
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Fukuchiyama Castle: Home of Akechi Mitsuhide
Fukuchiyama is the largest city in north Kansai, but not so many people know this city was once governed by
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Bitchu Matsuyama Castle: Japan’s Only Surviving Mountain Castle
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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Iimoriyama Castle: Osaka’s Mountain Fortress
Mt. Iimori is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, yet there is more to this mountain than just
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Kannon-ji Castle: Shiga’s Massive Castle Ruins
For many, many years the southern area of what is today Shiga prefecture was politically important for many warlords. Its
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