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Japanese Castles

Hiroshima Castle Taken From afar. The building in the city can be seen in the background.

Hiroshima Castle: Rebuilt from the Ashes

August 16, 2023January 21, 2017 by Louise

The castle grounds were used as army barracks during the war, making it a target for US forces. What remained of the castle (already reduced after the Meiji Restoration) was destroyed in the atomic blast. What You Can See There Today’s castle is a recreation built in 1958. What sets it apart from other recreated … Read more

Tags Hiroshima, Japan Travel Guides, Japanese Castles
Osaka Castle with trees at the bottom and lit up by the sun in the background.

Is Osaka Castle Worth Visiting?

August 14, 2023January 9, 2017 by Celia Jenkins

Osaka Castle:  The Most Touristy Castle in Japan? Any of you castle buffs will know that there are hundreds and hundreds of castles to visit in Japan – a tiny number compared to the thousands that used to stand in this country. But when you’re on a short trip to Japan, how do you choose … Read more

Tags Japan Travel Guides, Japanese Castles, Osaka
Nijo Castle grounds as seen from an elevated viewpoint.

Nijo Castle: Ninja-Like Security and Amazing Art

August 14, 2023December 31, 2016 by Louise

Niji Castle, also known as Nijo-jo, is nestled in Central Kyoto, hidden from passing pedestrians by its surrounding battlements. What can be glimpsed from the outside resembles a temple rather than the Western image of a castle. Is It Worth Visiting? While you probably won’t spend hours here, the art and experiences you get from … Read more

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A panoramic shot of a huge Japanese castle standing above trees and other buildings in Japan.

Top 10 Japanese Castles You Need to See

July 6, 2020October 20, 2016 by Celia Jenkins

One type of attraction in Japan that is popular with both foreign and local tourists is castles. There are more than 100 castles in present day Japan; an impressive number until you learn that in days gone by there are thought to have been more than 5,000. Many Japanese castles have fallen into disrepair or … Read more

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