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Okayama Castle
The Crow Castle - Okayama's Black Fortress
A striking black castle nicknamed 'Crow Castle' for its dark exterior, standing across the Asahi ...
Osaka Castle
Symbol of Osaka
One of Japan's most famous landmarks, a reconstructed castle housing a museum about the unificati...
Ozu Castle
Authentically Reconstructed Wooden Castle Above the Hiji River
A beautifully reconstructed castle built using traditional Edo-period wooden construction methods...
Saga Castle
Restored Honmaru Palace of the Nabeshima Clan
Beautifully reconstructed Honmaru Palace of the former Nabeshima lords, one of the largest wooden...
Shimabara Castle
Castle of the Christian Rebellion
Reconstructed castle famous for its connection to the Shimabara Rebellion, with exhibits on Chris...
Shuri Castle
Ryukyu Kingdom's Royal Palace
The reconstructed royal palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, blending Chinese and Japanese architectural...
Takeda Castle Ruins
The legendary 'Castle in the Sky', famous for floating above a sea of clouds on autumn mornings.
Tsuruga Castle
Tsuruga Castle (Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle)
Iconic castle with a distinctive red-tiled roof, Tsuruga Castle is the symbol of Aizu's samurai s...
Tsuyama Castle
One of Japan's Top Cherry Blossom Castle Ruins
Impressive castle ruins famous for towering stone walls and over 1,000 cherry trees. One of Japan...
Uwajima Castle
One of Japan's 12 original castles, a small but beautifully preserved hilltop tower overlooking U...
Wakayama Castle
Hilltop Castle with Panoramic City Views
A reconstructed hilltop castle originally built in 1585, offering panoramic views over Wakayama c...