Castles and Gardens in Japan
「Castle/Garden」Tourist Attractions
Korakuen Garden
Okayama Korakuen is one of Japan's most representative daimyo gardens from the Edo period, constructed by the Okayama domain lord Ikeda Tsunamasa. The construction began in ...
Adachi Museum of Art
Adachi Museum of Art is located in Yasugi City, Shimane Prefecture, and was opened in 1970 by a local entrepreneur, Zenko Adachi. This museum houses works by modern Japanese...
Matsuyama Castle
Standing at an elevation of 132 meters, Matsuyama Castle is a magnificent structure that symbolizes Japan's history and culture. Construction was initiated by Kato Yoshiaki ...
Kochi Castle
Kochi Castle was built due to the achievements of Yamauchi Kazutoyo in the Battle of Sekigahara, when Tokugawa Ieyasu awarded him the whole of Tosa in 1601, marking the star...
Sendai Castle Ruins
Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle) is a historic mountain castle that once existed in Sendai City, Japan. Constructed over 400 years ago by the first lord of the Sendai domain, Dat...
Hamamatsu Castle
Hamamatsu Castle is one of the castles deeply rooted in Japanese history. Construction began in 1504, and Tokugawa Ieyasu entered the castle in 1570, spending 17 years there...
Mifuneyama Rakuen
Mifuneyama Rakuen is a magnificent garden located in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture, created by Lord Nabeshima Shige Yoshin 1845. Spanning a vast area of 150,000 tsubo, visitor...
Shurijo Castle Park
Shuri Castle Park is a historical park centered around Shuri Castle, which is a symbol of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Although part of it, including the main hall, was destroyed in ...
Matsue Castle
Matsue Castle is one of the 12 existing tenshu in Japan and was designated as a national treasure in 2015. It is also known as "Chidori Castle," and its black main keep beau...
Karatsu Castle
Karatsu Castle is a historic castle located in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, Japan. This castle was built by Terasawa Shimanokami Hirotaka, a retainer of Toyotomi Hideyoshi...
Entsu-in Temple
Entsuin is known as a "temple for matchmaking" and a "famous spot for autumn leaves," attracting many visitors. Adjacent to Zuiganji Temple in Matsushima, it is famous as th...
Meisho Sengannen
Sengan-en is a villa built by Shimizu clan's 19th generation leader, Mitsuhisa, in the first year of Manji (1658). It is a grand feudal lord's garden designed with Sakurajim...
