Castles and Gardens in Japan
「Castle/Garden」Tourist Attractions
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 ...
Gujo Hachiman Castle
Gujo Hachiman Castle is located in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture, and it is Japan's oldest wooden reconstructed castle. Built by Endo Morikazu during the late Sengoku period in...
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 ...
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...
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...
Kumamoto Castle
Kumamoto Castle is one of Japan's three famous castles, featuring both the main and small towers side by side. Constructed by Katō Kiyomasa over a period of six to seven yea...
