Best Castles In Japan

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Hikone Castle has a relation with Ii family. It's hard to be invaded and easy to use, so we can find wisdom everywhere in the castle. The historical interior is also the highlight. What is more, the castle seen from Genkyu-en Garden in the same site is so gorgeous that I can say it has both beauty and strength.◎Access: 10min by car from 'Hikone IC' of Meishin Highway. Or, 10min walk from JR Hikone Station. Available time: 8:30-17:00

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A Japanese garden located in the same site of Osaka Castle is known to only a few people. The castle seen from the Japanese garden is more beautiful, and what's more, you can see the reflected castle in the pond. It's a must-visit place when you come to Osaka Castle.

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The world heritage 'Himeji Castle' regains it's original beautiful white figure after a long time repairing. Japan boasts the unprecedented beautiful castle.

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The Hiroshima castle which is one of Japan's top 100 castles is near the Hiroshima station and beautiful large ground with many trees and minus ions.

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Bicchu Matsuyama Castle can be folded in magnificent sea of clouds on autumn day with big difference in temperature. From an observatory located a neighboring mountain, you can see its existing castle tower, which has been protected for hundreds of years, floating in the sea of clouds.◎Bicchu Matsuyama Castle Observatory is located at the mountain next to the castle. I went there by car, but you can use also 'Unkai Taxi' from Bicchu-takahasi Station in this season (resavation only).

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Okayama Castle is called 'Cormorant Castle' for its black outer wall. Summer illumination event is held during August. You can see the gentle and cool Japanese atmosphere with traditional umbrellas and lanterns. Must see in summer!◎Event info: 2017/8/1-8/31 (18:00-21:30) Entrance fee to the castle tower: 300yen, but the garden is free.

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The Imabari castle is illuminated in warm-color and looks like floating. Of course, it's also good in daytime.

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There're many exhibitions on each floor, and you can get the fine view of Kochi town from the castle top.

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Marugame Castle is famous for the highest and beautiful stone walls. And it's also known as a cherry blossom viewing spot whose castle tower is surrounded with pink blossoms. Many people come to enjoy hanami party. Don't miss the outlook over the sea!◎Parking area is available near the castle. By the way, the stone wall is the highest, but the castle tower is the smallest in Japan.

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Beautiful, that adjective is apt for this historical architecture.

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Ryukyu Kingdom's symbolic building. Its deep red gives a strong impression against the background of the blue sky in Okinawa. You must-see spot in Okinawa.

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Katsuren Castle is a world heritage in Uruma, Okinawa Prefecture. You can find it just before Kaichu Road. The beautiful curved stone walls are particular in Okinawa. There're many color-cones at the site upward to regulate tourists increased lately.

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In November, the temperature drops in this season, the snow sheets the fall foliage and make them more beautiful, special scenery. You can see the collaboration of autumn leaves and snow only in the area which has an early snow!

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I enjoyed seeing cherry blossoms and a gallant castle tower against the background of blue sky and illuminated night sky. I want to come again next year, too.◎Tsuruga Castle Cherry Blossom Festival 4/6-5/5

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For there're various kinds of cherry blossoms including rare ones, early-boom, and late-bloom ones, you can enjoy them for a long term. The collaboration of cherry blossom and Matsumae Castle is very beautiful like a piece of painting! They're lit up at night, and become more wonderful scene. ◎Matsumae Park has many kinds of cherry blossom, so it becomes its best to see later than Hakodate. By the way, Matsumae has a long distance from Hakodate, and takes about three hours. You can use car or bus to access here.

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A Cinderella Castle makes me feel I'm here in Disney Land. It's a landmark of 51meters high.

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People usually can't enter this area called Inui-dori Street in the Imperial Palace. But, spring of cherry blossom and autumn of colored leaves are exceptions! It has opened to public since 2014, and then, almost every year. ◎Enter from Sakashita-mon Gate, pass through Imperial Household Agency building, and walk along Inui Street. There're no parking areas, so you should use the public transportation. Every year, many people visit here, so you probably can't take pictures like this (because I took these pics from the head of crowded line!). You need to undergo a security check, it's better to go with minimum baggage. This special open is also a chance to see the site of Edo Castle you can't see generally.

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May 1st, 2016, Odawara Castle's renewal opening comes round. It has a connection with Hojo Soun and every May 3rd holds a festival 'Hojo Godai'. In the sight, there's a Children Amusement Park, it's also a place of recreation and relaxation for families.

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Takada Park is famous for cherry blossoms. In summer, you can see the lotus flowers at the whole moat, that is said to be the best in the East. On the refreshing summer morning, leaves and flowers repelling water could make you more refreshing. During the cool morning is the golden time to see the lotus flowers.◎Access: 10 min from Joetsu-takada IC, 10 min from Joetsu IC by car Event: Lotus Flower Festival is held in July

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Matsumoto Castle has different appearances in each season. The castle tower is illuminated throughout the year. And a season of cherry blossoms is going to start now. The bright castle tower in the darkest sky, and cherry trees around the moat are so beautiful that you may forget the time.◎Admission for the castle tower: adult ￥610, child ￥300. Access: 15 minutes walk from JR Matsumoto Station. Illumination starts after the cherry trees come into blossom.

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This castle has a long history since Japanese Heian Era, and now it's a people's oasis with rich nature. You can see the seasonal scenery such as cherry blossom in spring and colored leaves in autumn. Here's also good for castle-loving people for there're some castle features such as stone walls that has a history of Sengoku battles with Takeda Army.◎1 min walk from JR Komore Station. Parking area is available. Entrance fee: adult 300 yen, child 100 yen. The Cherry Blossom Festival is opened till 4/30.