Castles and Gardens in Japan
「Castle/Garden」Tourist Attractions
Takeda Castle
Takeda Castle Ruins, located at an elevation of 353.7 meters, is a mountain castle believed to have been built by the Tajima governor, Sōzen Yamana, during the Kakyō period ...
Shukkei-en Garden
Shukkeien Garden is a daimyo garden built in 1620 as a retreat for the Hiroshima feudal lord, Asano Nagamasa, by his tea-master retainer, Ueda Soko. It is known to have been...
Shiseki Takamatsu Castle Ruins and Tamamo Park
Takamatsu Castle Ruins and Tamamo Park, designated as a national historic site, is a park that has been developed around the remains of Takamatsu Castle, which served as the...
Suizenji Jojuen Garden
Suizenji Jojuen is a nationally designated scenic spot and historic site located in Kumamoto City. It is a stroll garden created by the Hosokawa clan during the Edo period. ...
Ueda Castle
Ueda Castle, located in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, is a historic castle built by Sanada Masayuki. It gained fame for repelling the Tokugawa forces during the First and Se...
Hakusan Park
Hakusan Park is located in the center of Niigata City and was designated as one of Japan's first urban parks in 1873 (the sixth year of the Meiji era). In October 2018, it w...
Kokuhō Kōkōzan Zuiryūji
Takaokayama Zuiryuji is the temple dedicated to Maeda Toshinaga, the second head of the Kaga Maeda clan and the founder of Takaoka. It was established by Maeda Toshiie, the ...
Yushien Garden
Yushien is a Japanese garden located on Daikon Island, which floats in Lake Nakaumi. It features a pond and stroll garden that spans approximately 10,000 tsubo. The garden i...
Isuien Neiraku Art Museum
Isui-en is a representative Japanese garden in Nara, designated as a national scenic spot. It features two distinct gardens: the "前園" (Maezono) created during the Edo peri...
National Treasure Inuyama Castle
Inuyama Castle is one of five castles designated as national treasures in Japan, located in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture. Built during the Sengoku period by Oda Nobunaga's...
Lockheart Castle
Lockhart Castle is a historic fortress that has been relocated and restored from Scotland. Its beautiful location surrounded by majestic nature has gained attention, making ...
