Castles

Living history.

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Destination Yamaguchi
Speciality Castles

Iwakuni Castle

Yamaguchi's historical masterpiece protected by an unlikely hero.

Destination Fukushima
Speciality Cities

Aizuwakamatsu

Samurai history in beautiful surroundings. Don't forget to indulge in some sake on the way.

Destination Mie
Speciality Castles

Iga Ueno Castle

A white-walled castle located in the hometown of the ninja.

Destination Fukui
Speciality Castles

Echizen Ono Castle

Fukui's real-life "Castle in the Sky."

Destination Nara
Speciality Castles

Koriyama Castle

Romance comes alive.

Destination Kumamoto
Speciality Castles

Kumamoto City

Get ready to climb outside your comfort zone.

Mount Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.

The 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Japan

Godlike mountains, remote islands, and ancient castles are among Japan’s World Heritage Sites. While you may never have heard of a UNESCO World Heritage Site before visiting Japan, the distinction is a...

Destination Saitama
Speciality Castles

Oshi Castle

Check out samurai re-enactments at this “Flying Castle” just a day trip away from Tokyo.

Destination Shiga
Speciality Castles

Hikone Castle

Tradition and gumption.

Destination Ehime
Speciality Castles

Uwajima

Home to one of Japan's original castles.

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