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(Yatsushiro)Katsuyama PalaceKattori Castle (Chikuma)Kawagoe CastleKawahara CastleKawajiri CastleKawamura CastleKawamura YakataKawanami Castle (Omi)Kawanoe CastleKawasaki Battery (Obama Domain)Kawasaki Shoujirou YakataKawasaki no SakuKawashima CastleKawashimamurako CastleKawawada CastleKaya YakataKazama YakataKazama Yashiki (Kai)Kazue Yashiki (Nukata)Kazurayama CastleKazurayama YakataKeirozan CastleKemi Castle (Chiisagata)Kemi Castle (Chikuma)Kemurino Castle (Murakami Clan Fort Network)Ken Castle (Kozuke)Kibune CastleKiga Jin'yaKikkawa Motoharu YakataKikuchi CastleKimura CastleKinebuchi YakataKinojoKinoshita CastleKinowa CastleKirarazaka CastleKiridouzan NoroshidaiKirihara CastleKirihara Castle (Minochi)Kirihara YakataKisai CastleKishiwada CastleKiso DaikanshoKiso Yoshinaka YakataKisotono YashikiKissatsu CastleKita Kumai CastleKita Majino CastleKita Tsuda CastleKita Wakamiko CastleKitaaranami FortKitabatakeshi YakataKitabodaiji Castle (Omi)Kitagejou FortKitagejou YashikiKitamura Castle 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(Mikawa)Kukuri CastleKuma CastleKumagura YakataKumamoto CastleKunaishoyu CastleKuniyoshi CastleKuno CastleKunohe CastleKunori YakataKunou CastleKurahone CastleKuraji Castle (Koka)Kuranomae FortKurata Castle (Ina)Kurihara YakataKurita CastleKuriyagawa no SakuKurobane CastleKuroda DaikanshoKuroi CastleKurokawashi Castle (Koka)Kurono CastleKuruma CastleKuruma Castle (Hanishina)Kurumayama Castle (Hanishina)Kurume CastleKururi CastleKusama Bizennokami YakataKushiki Castle (Chikuma)Kushima CastleKushizaki CastleKutsukake CastleKutsukakemura FortKutsuki Izuminokami Jin'yaKutsuki Shuzen Jin'yaKuwabara CastleKuwagatahara NoroshidaiKuwai Castle (Mikawa)Kuwana CastleKyara PalaceKyotoshin CastleKyouraishi YashikiKyouraishiminbu YakataMachimura FortMachita YakataMaebashi CastleMaeda BatteryMagaribuchi YashikiMagome CastleMajinooyashiki YakataMakabe CastleMakabe JinyaMakino Castle (Mikawa)Mamabe CastleMamushizuka CastleMamyoda FortManago CastleMariko CastleMarikoyama FortMarugame CastleMarune CastleMarune FortMaruoka CastleMaruoka Castle (Dewa)Maruoka Castle (Koka)Maruyama Castle (Ina)Maruyama Douen CastleMaruyama Fort (Ina)Maruyama Fort (Kai)Maruyama Mandaira YakataMaruyama Noroshidai (Suwa)Maruyama Noutou CastleMaruyama Tonomura YakataMaruyama YakataMasugata Castle (Minochi)Masugata Castle (Musashi)Masugata Castle (Suwa)Masugata Castle (Takai)Masugatayama CastleMasujima CastleMasuo CastleMatsubara Battery (Obama Domain)Matsuda YakataMatsudai Castle (Echigo)Matsudaira CastleMatsudaira YakataMatsue CastleMatsugasaki Castle (Yamashiro)Matsugashita Battery (Obama Domain)Matsuida CastleMatsukura CastleMatsumae CastleMatsumoto CastleMatsuo CastleMatsuo Castle (Ina)Matsuoyama CastleMatsusaka CastleMatsushima Castle (Ina)Matsushiro CastleMatsuyama Castle (Gunma)Matsuyama Castle (Saitama)Mayamahigashi CastleMeiseireijin FortMekada CastleMibu CastleMibuno Castle (Iga)Michibayashi FortMichikusa FortMie CastleMihara CastleMiharu CastleMikawa CastleMikawa Kou Jin'yaMiki CastleMikka Castle (Minochi)Mikkaichiba CastleMikkaichiba YakataMikumo Castle (Koka)Minagawa CastleMinakuchi CastleMinakuchi Okayama CastleMinami Kumai CastleMinami Majino CastleMinami Sakaide CastleMinami Tsuda CastleMinami Wakamiko CastleMinamiohshio Castle (Suwa)Minamoto Yoshikiyo YakataMinamoto no Tsunemoto YakataMinato CastleMinebata CastleMinegadou CastleMinokubi CastleMinowa CastleMinowa Castle (Ina)Minton CastleMisaka CastleMisayama CastleMisonoko CastleMitake Castle (Kai)Mito CastleMitobe YashikiMitsugi Castle (Mikawa)Mitsui Ichibee YashikiMitsui Ukonnojou YashikiMiyachi YashikiMiyachifuru YashikiMiyahara CastleMiyaishi CastleMiyanoue Castle (Saku)Miyao CastleMiyashita Yakata
I gave the castle 1 1/2 stars not because it disappointed me from the collection viewpoint or the state it was in; my bitter disappointment came from seeing its sad situation: a beautiful reminder if the past is now completely surrounded by tall, futuristic (sometimes ridiculous) buildings, the view from the top floor is sad and the state if the Japanese garden next to it made me want to cry. This is the ONLY castle where I didn't take scenery pictures at the top floor. That half star I allowed myself to offer was for the diorama on the 2nd floor (they say it's the largest if its kind in Japan and it has a 4 min. viewing) and the lovely tea serving at the garden, where they prepare the tea in front of you, but it's not as formal and nerve wrecking as an official tea ceremony.
Beautiful view, beautiful collection, tricky location. If you're directionally challenged like me, do yourself a favor, grab a cab; it's 600¥ one way.
The castle is basically a three-storied turret. The inside can be visited, but no exhibits are available and it`s difficult to see the view from the last level. My reasons for grating three stars: entry to the turret and museum is free, the museum guides are very enthusiastic and offer ample explanations regarding the castle history and the tea house located in the ninomaru area. The tea house has an amazing garden, aa beautiful view of the castle, you can take pictures inside, the staff is frendly and informative. And of course, you get a chance to enjoy a wonderful matcha set (one of the best I had in Japan; personally, I think it beat anything I had in Kyoto). If you`re in the area and you have time,give it a chance.
The main keep us under renovation until April 2016 (they're reinforcing it for earthquakes). Still, if you're going that way anywsy, the castle grounds are beautiful. Just avoid taking pictures that include the main keep - a crane in the middle of your pic will cancel the rest of the scenery.
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