Must See Castles in Japan
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Tokyo Imperial Palace
Historic imperial palace serving as the main residence of the Emperor of Japan, featuring traditional Japanese architecture and notable gardens.
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Former Imperial Villa Nijō Castle
Built in 1603, this castle belongs to one of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World…
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Himeji Castle
Historic Japanese castle complex famous for its white exterior and well-preserved wooden architecture, dating from the early 17th century. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural and historical significance.
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Hiroshima Castle
Also known as Carp Castle, the castle was built in the 1590s by the feudal lord Mori Terumoto.
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Matsumoto Castle
Matsumoto Castle, originally known as Fukashi Castle, is one of Japan's premier historic castles, along with Himeji and Kumamoto.
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Akasaka Palace
Akasaka Palace is a state guest house of the government of Japan. Other state guesthouses include the Kyoto State Guest House and the Osaka…
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Shurijo Castle
Shuri Castle was a Ryukyuan gusuku castle in Shuri, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.
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Fukuoka Castle
Also known as Maizuru Castle, this historic sight is situated on top of Fukusaki Hill, overlooking the city.
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Nakijin Castle
Nakijin Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku located in Nakijin, Okinawa. It is currently in ruins.
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Zakimi Castle
Zakimi Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Yomitan, Okinawa. It is in ruins, but the walls and foundations have been restored.
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Goryōkaku
Goryōkaku is a star fort in the Japanese city of Hakodate on the island of Hokkaido. The fortress was completed in 1866.
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Sendai Castle
Aoba Castle is a Japanese castle located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
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Matsumae Castle
Matsumae Castle is a castle located in Matsumae, Hokkaido, Japan, and is the northernmost castle in Japan.
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Kumamoto Castle
Kumamoto Castle is a hilltop Japanese castle located in Chūō-ku, Kumamoto, in Kumamoto Prefecture. It was a large and well-fortified castle.
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Wakamatsu Castle
Tsuruga Castle, also known as Aizuwakamatsu Castle is a Japanese castle in northern Japan, at the center of the city of Aizuwakamatsu, in…
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Tsuruga Castle
Tsuruga Castle, also known as Aizuwakamatsu Castle is a Japanese castle in northern Japan, at the center of the city of Aizuwakamatsu, in…
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Shibata Castle
Shibata Castle is a flatland-style Japanese castle located in the city of Shibata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.
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Komine Castle
Komine Castle is a Japanese castle located in what is now the city of Shirakawa, southern Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.
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