Castles and Gardens in Japan
「Castle/Garden」Tourist Attractions
Marugame Castle
Marugame Castle, boasting a history of 400 years, is a renowned stone castle located in Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture. Built on Kameyama Mountain at an elevation of about...
Imabari Castle
Imabari Castle is a flat-topped castle built by the renowned castle architect Todo Takatora after the Battle of Sekigahara and is one of Japan's three major seaside castles....
Uwajima Castle
Uwajima Castle is one of the 12 existing tenshu (castle keeps) and was built by Date Munenori as a stronghold. Facing Uwajima Bay, it features an irregular pentagonal layout...
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...
Himeji Castle
Himeji Castle, commonly known as "Shirasagijo" or "White Heron Castle," is recognized as a national treasure and a World Heritage site, symbolizing Japan's pride. Its beauti...
Hikone Castle
Hikone Castle is a flatland castle built in the early Edo period, utilizing Hikone Mountain (Kinkiyama) for its construction. The castle still retains its national treasure,...
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 ...
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 ...
Osaka Castle Park
Osaka Castle Park is a vast urban park with an area of approximately 105.6 hectares, located in the center of Osaka City. Within the park, you can find the main tower of Osa...
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...
Ritsurin Garden
Ritsurin Park is a vast daimyo garden located in Takamatsu City, and its charm is immeasurable. The flat area alone spans 16.2 hectares, and when including Mount Shiun, the ...
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 ...
