As one of the oldest original castles in Japan, completed in the early 1590s, Matsumoto Castle is a star attraction in Nagano Prefecture. It sits proudly at the centre of town, with the spectacular backdrop of the Japanese Alps. The iconic black and white tower is a marvel of Sengoku Period (Warring States Period) architecture and modern preservation techniques. Though it appears to have five stories, there is actually a secret sixth floor built in to disguise the number of troops inside. It’s a true one-of-a-kind.
One of Japan’s best historic castles.
Of the castles that you can visit in Japan, only 12 are originals. Inuyama Castle, a National Historic Site and easy Nagoya day-trip, is one.
Gifu Castle, originally named Inabayama Castle, was rebuilt in 1956 and in 2011 was designated a National Historical Site. Located on top of Kinka Mountain the castle contains a historical museum and observation deck with lovely views of Gifu city and neighboring Nagoya.
Visitors to the Kiyosu Castle Museum can explore exhibitions and artifacts related to the castle’s history, the Oda clan, and the Sengoku period (Warring States period) of Japan. The museum provides valuable insights into the lives of feudal lords and the strategic importance of castles during this tumultuous period in Japanese history.
Castles, no matter what shape or form, are cool. Nagoya’s version is no exception.
This Hirayama-style castle features a pentagonal-shaped moat and is incredibly picturesque in the springtime.
A 400-year-old Japanese castle that once floated on the water of Nagano’s largest lake.
Takada Castle is one of Niigata’s great historic attractions. The partially reconstructed castle sits in Takada Park, home to 4000 stunning cherry blossoms.
Fukui’s real-life “Castle in the Sky.”
Kanazawa Castle, a great example of a restored Japanese Castle, has extensive grounds to explore and is in close proximity to the city’s other attractions.
今日は小松市の桜の名所の一つ、小松高校周辺について。小松高校の敷地内には小松城の天守台が現存しているという、全国の高等学校でも珍しいところなのです。しかし小松城の天守台は石垣の風化などが進み立入禁止が続いていましたが、階段部分を補強し、上には柵が設けられ
