Castles

This Hirayama-style castle features a pentagonal-shaped moat and is incredibly picturesque in the springtime.

A 400-year-old Japanese castle that once floated on the water of Nagano's largest lake.

A historic site famed for cherry blossoms and panoramic views of Yonago city, Mount Daisen and Lake Nakaumi.

One of the best places in Shimane to enjoy cherry blossoms or take in views of Lake Shinji.

Home of the Takaoka Great Buddha.

Yamaguchi's historical masterpiece protected by an unlikely hero.

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

Ninjas, a castle and a haiku poetry master—Iga is home to a whole host of traditional Japanese culture and history.

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

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

Romance comes alive.