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Kanazawa Castle: A Historic Symbol of Feudal Japan
It would be a shame to come all the way to Kanazawa, a Japanese castle town, and not pay a visit to the castle! The beautifully reconstructed fortress has extensive grounds and is located close to many other great attractions.
Hiroshima Castle: More Than a Museum
Hiroshima Castle, also nicknamed Carp Castle, sits proudly in the center of town. A reconstruction of its former self, it’s an impressive sight surrounded by trees and a wide moat. If you happen to catch it of an evening, you'll see its...
Japan’s Castle in the Sky: Visit the Misty, Romantic Ruins of Takeda Castle
You may have already seen pictures of Takeda Castle. It's Japan’s “Castle in the Sky”. In the autumn and early winter, the surrounding valley fills with mist, making it appear as if Takeda Castle is floating among the clouds. Together, the fog,...
The High Walls of Shuri Castle: Okinawa Without a Car Day 1
Its frequently said that a car is the perfect way to experience Okinawa. It lacks the dense interconnected rail system that dominates the rest of Japan. We, however, were in no position to rent a car and so had to rely on...
The Ruins of Takamatsu Castle: One of Japan’s Three Great Water Castles
My fiancé and I were on our way to Japan’s famous art island, Naoshima, for a much-anticipated weekend of art galleries and yurts. However, despite our panicked dash, we’d just missed our ferry out of Takamatsu port. Like it or not, we...
Dizzying Heights at Takeda Castle: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 4
Often billed as The Machu Picchu of Japan, the ruins of Takeda Castle are perched precariously on the top of a mountain in Hyogo prefecture. In the early morning, blankets of clouds roll in and obscure the base of the structure. The castle...
