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34 castles in Japan

Castles in Osaka

Osaka Castle

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We toured Osaka Castle, walked around the structure and simply admired the site. I couldn't believe my great fortune to FINALLY be

Castles in Kyoto

Nijo Castle

(19)

The Nijo Castle was built in 1626 in kyoto and named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994. The total area of the castle of 27

Castles in Hiroshima

Hiroshima Castle

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Hiroshima Castle (広島城) is one of the symbols of the city. It was built in the late 16th century by Mori Terumoto (who was on the

Castles in Himeji

Himeji Castle

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Himeji Castle is, in my opinion, the most beautiful castle in Japan and one of the few that has not been rebuilt. It is situated i

Castles in Nagoya

Nagoya Castle

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My first visit in Nagoya. The castle. Renovated, but no less interesting. From the top of the castle tower you can have greats vie

Castles in Matsumoto

Matsumoto Castle

(2)

No doubt Matsumoto landscape is nice, but the reason I visited the city was the castle. I had heard that Matsumoto Castle (松本城) w

Castles in Hikone

Hikone Castle

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Hikone is bit isolated from other sights so there aren't many overseas visitors and travelers. Also, the castle is smaller than

Castles in Kanazawa

Kanazawa Castle

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This castle is in the center of Kanazawa. In its heyday it was was an imposing fortress on top of a hill from which controlled all

Castles in Okayama

Okayama Castle

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Okayama Castle (冈山城) is, together with [poi = 78010] Korakuen [/ poi] is one of the most important tourist attractions of the cit

Castles in Uwajima

Uwajima Castle

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In Ehime there's a small castle and for my taste, it was lovely. To get there you have to walk for about 10 minutes from the stati

Castles in Odawara

Odawara Castle

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Odawara Castle is the symbol of this Japanese city. It is situated on a hill and is the place where feudal lords and warriors soug

Castles in Karatsu

Karatsu Castle

Karatsu Castle is a Japanese castle located in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, Japan. At the end of the Edo period, the castle was home

Castles in Tokyo

Edo Castle

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Edo Castle

Castles in Inuyama

Inuyama Castle

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Castles in Naha

Shurijo Castle

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Castles in Matsue

Château de Matsue

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Castles in Hamamatsu

Hamamatsu Castle

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Castles in Okazaki

Castelo de Okazaki

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Night Walk in Gion: Kyoto's Geisha District

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Mount Fuji Full-Day Scenic Bus Tour from Tokyo

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Tokyo: Skytree Skip-the-Line Admission Ticket

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From Tokyo: Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip by Shinkansen

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