Shimabara Castle
A picture-perfect castle with a not so picture-perfect history.
Nagoya Castle
Specialities Castles - If you’re into your samurai history (or you’ve just watched History of Japan on YouTube too many times) then you’ll be excited to know that one...
Shuri Castle
Specialities Castles - Inscribed on the World Heritage list in 2000, the red Shuri Castle is a reminder of the flourishing Ryukyu Kingdom, when overseas trade networks linki...
Hiroshima Castle
Specialities Castles - While many Japanese castles share similar architectural designs, Hiroshima Castle has every imaginable feature associated with a medieval fortress: a ...
Odawara
Specialities Castles - Odawara is an often overlooked gateway to nature and history. Tourists looking for castles or towns rich in Japanese traditional culture often opt for...
Fukuoka Castle Ruins
Specialities Castles - Nestled in the centre of Fukuoka Prefecture in Maizuru Park, the atmospheric ruins of Fukuoka Castle, also known as the Maizuru Castle, is one of...
Kochi Castle
Specialities Castles - Smack in the middle of Kochi’s city centre, surrounded by the neon signs of fast food restaurants and glamorous sky scrapers, Kochi Castle stands prou...
Gujo Hachiman
Specialities Castles - Gujo Hachiman is often overlooked for the nearby Takayama or Shirakawa-go, but it offers a less-polished, local vibe and a culture built upon access t...
Okayama Castle and Korakuen Garden
Specialities Castles - As if you were back in the 1600s, feel and experience the countryside life of Japan at Okayama Castle. Located in the center of Okayama...
Savor Farm
Specialities Outdoors - Arriving at Savor Farm in Osaka is like being transported back in time to a different era. This feeling of being in a time warp is...
Inuyama
Specialities Castles - This ancient castle town in Aichi is home to Japan’s oldest surviving castle and a fishing tradition which goes back over a thousand years. Inuyama...