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Aburakawa Nobue YashikiAida YakataAiki Castle (Minochi)Aimiyamamonomi FortAinuta FortAizu Wakamatsu CastleAkagi Kita CastleAkagi Minami CastleAkagi YakataAkasaka Jin'yaAkashi CastleAkashibu Castle (Mikawa)Akasu Castle (Ina)Akatsuka CastleAkayama Jin'yaAkazawa YakataAkechi Osayama CastleAki CastleAkiba Fort (Azumi)Akiba Fort (Ina)Akita CastleAkiyama YakataAkiyoshi FortAkizuki CastleAkizuki Domain South Detached PalaceAko CastleAkozu CastleAkutagawasan CastleAmabiki CastleAmagajoAmagasaki CastleAmanari CastleAmari YakataAmemiya YashikiAmetoya CastleAmidadou Castle (Omi)Amidagamine Castle (Yamashiro)Amino Shingozaemon YashikiAmino YashikiAnjou Jin'yaAnnaka CastleAno YakataAnrakuji YakataAnsho CastleAnshouko CastleAoiyama CastleAoki Castle (Azumi)Aoki Castle (Sakata)Aono Castle (Mikawa)Aoyagi CastleAoyagi YakataAoyama CastleAoyama Castle (Nagato)Aoyama Castle (Omi)Aoyama Yashiki (Mikawa)Ara Castle (Ina)Ara Castle (Murakami Clan Fort Network)Aragaito FortArahorinaiki YashikiArai 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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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CastleKomori Castle (Omi)Komori Yakata (Sarashina)Komoro CastleKongouji Castle (Murakami Clan Fort Network)Kongouji Castle (Omi)Konishi Castle (Ina)Konodai CastleKonosumiyama CastleKoori Nishiyama CastleKoraku CastleKorin Castle (Ina)Koriyama Castle (Hiroshima)Koromo CastleKoromogawa DateKosakajinja YakataKose Yashiki (Kai)Kosema CastleKoshibami CastleKoshigoe CastleKoshikou Castle (Chikuma)Kosobu YakataKosodeonzakijinja CastleKosuge CastleKosugeyama YakataKoudaiji FortKouji YakataKoujin'o CastleKoujin'yama Castle (Ina)Koujin'yama NoroshidaiKouka Saburo YashikiKoumyoji YakataKouno Yashiki (Kai)Kounomine CastleKounoshou Castle (Omi)Kouriki Castle (Mikawa)Kouyama Castle (Bingo)Kouyama Castle (Nagato)Koya CastleKoya Castle (Chikuma)Koyaba CastleKoyama CastleKoyama Castle (Kai)Koyamura YashikiKozukue CastleKozutsumi CastleKubo Castle (Mikawa)Kubodera CastleKubodono YashikiKuboe Castle (Omi)Kubota CastleKubota Castle (Nukata)Kuboyashiki (Koka)Kuboyashikishi Castle (Koka)Kugo Castle (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
To date I've been to Aizu 4 times and it still impresses me no end , especially when someone explains the history surrounding it.
The little castle that should be. I wish that this could be restored as the area that is park now would look great with a castle behind those great walls.
A great day out, lots of repair work happening at the back of this castle. Very nice castle.
Looked good, but closed on the day I arrived.
Great location, snapped an amazing photo from my hotel on a wet misty day.
Impressive walls
Liked this immensely, huge area which would have looked impressive in its day.
Passed this a few times finally stopped to see it.
Quite a hike if you walk up to it, taking the gondola up is sensible, the walk down is tough, fantastic views.
Location is everything , this is one of a few castles I wish were more than walls and moats.
At the time of my visit a lot of running repairs was being carried out to various walls. Interesting little castle, but more could be done to make it interesting.
This is an outstanding castle and garden , the entry through those first gates after you leave the station is insane.
Considered the best in Japan , definitely one that must be visited by all visitors to Japan.
Finally made it to see it. But they had moved it 78 metres so they could repair the wall it stood on. No mean feat , it still looked great and the sakura were only a day or so away , some had shown already. Worth the trip.
Just one corner of the original area is home to the castle, surrounded by a large moat. Found it by accident, had no idea that there was a castle in Hiroshima.
This castle is well worth the trip to get there, and the ninja display and museum is a must see.
Very hard to locate as it is on a hillside set in a small park amongst lots of high rise buildings. Beautiful garden with great view to Osaka.
First saw this at night and was very impressed , especially with the waterfront so close. Came back the next day and was still impressed what with its own temples on the grounds and the views.
An early castle on my list, it didn't disappoint , will go back at another time and season.
Boy what a ride this was, magnificent view. Had there been a castle at this site it would have had the best view in Japan.
One of the first castles I visited, blown away by its location and then there was the bridge and the remnants of the town below the castle.
Spectacular on a grand scale. Spent half a day here just walking taking photos as the light changed , one of my favorites.
Great looking little castle and the premises below were excellent.
The streets were starting to be covered by Sakura which made the visit worthwhile. The Samurai houses were very interesting but very crowded due to the beginning of Hanami.
Have made three trips to Kanazawa and every time something new is started or finished at Kanazawa-jo.
Had no idea this castle existed, only found it on my way into Osaka as I had got lost. The thing that stands out is the chinese style garden at the front. Looking down onto it from the castle makes all the more impressive.
Small but in a great location , a bonus is the Buke Yashiki area nearby.
Spotted this castle only because of the large groups of walkers turning off , so I followed and found a lovely (for a new) castle , even had some celebrities dressed as a Daimyo and wife for free photo ops. Ended the day at Ogaki castle.
Great castle and grounds. Highlight of the trip was the guys pruning the trees, they climbed around like monkeys and did such an incredible job. Many visitors on the day I visited.
Missed this on a number of occasions, wasn't disappointed as it has a commanding view of the city surrounding it.
Impressive is the only word to describe it. Imagine if all of the original buildings existed today, what a sight.
The legs got a work out climbing up to this castle and then working my way around.
Thought I'd miss this castle , but stumbled on it by accident , well worth the visit.
Fantastic castle , great people who run it. On the I turned up a lady who spoke English was called upon to guide me around.
My personal opinion , is that is the best castle in Japan. After seven trips to Japan I have visited it four times and I probably will get there this trip. Awe inspiring location.
Impressive walls, great little museum on site and the houses nearby of the castle guards were well worth the visit.
Making my way down Biwa-ko this loomed up in front of me. I had no idea it existed , so it was a pleasant way to spend an hour or two with all the other visitors.
Made it to Nagoya in 2007 then again in 2016. The new additions make it all the more impressive , I draw comparisons with Kumamoto now.
Terrific castle with a great position , it was Sakura time when I arrived so that added to the ambience of the castle and the surrounding streets and temples.
Just wished I had more time , so much has been added and much more being repaired. The Honmaru walls are complete and very impressive with spectacular 360 views.
Liked it very much more like a palace than a castle/fort.
Just as impressive a second visit, with time spent checking out local area and "one night Castle" as well.
The visit to the castle was made all the more pleasant because it was the day Ogaki city held it's matsuri and the streets were lined with stalls and the castle was just one place where people congregated.
A standout castle just for the color and the view to the park across the river , both are a must see.
Excellent park and the main entrance was very impressive, liked the castle immensely.
Impressive is the word for this castle and its location.
Small castle with a museum , closed the day I was there. Worth the visit for me as I was riding through the area.
Used google maps to get here, easiest entry is via the temple at the bottom. Amazing little castle.
What an incredible job done to rebuild this. The displays inside alone were a wealth of knowledge , I had no real idea how these castles were constructed till I came here.
Cycling anticlockwise from Tokyo to niigata and down to Kyoto will allow me to pick up a few castles that I normally would not get to. This was one of those, combined with the cherry blossoms and preparations for hanami it took on a whole new look. Well worth the trip, just hope the rest I want to see will yield as good photo opportunities .
Not a lot to see , but the Museum of Japan history on the grounds is a must see.
Magnificent walls but not much left to see, camped nearby without knowing it was so close.
For the size of what is there and the moated wall it is very impressive, also the locals on hand had English paper to explain the history of it. Another nice detour.
Not the easiest to get to by public transport but worth the trip.
Would have liked to see inside but it was blocked off till works on retaining walls are finished. Still a very impressive sight.
Not a lot to see but enjoyed what was there.
Another I had missed previously, Sakura were out and the place had a fresh cover of green it was worth the detour.
New construction was going on while I was there and the photo displays of what the new works will look like were impressive . Another of the ocean fronting castles that impressed me.
Well worth the visit, lovely position with fantastic views. Concrete reconstruction .
Made it back here for a better look at the grounds, museum and gate. To really appreciate the size of this castle area you need to ride around the perimeter.
Shame there is so little left to see.
A nice location easily accessed. But there is only so many concrete castles that impress. It is ok.
Small, well maintained sadly not a lot to see.
Interesting , shame more wasn't constructed.
Could not believe how well this was reproduced , along with the static displays this was a great day out , then there was the backstreets and the houses to photograph.
Good display inside of the reconstruction of this castle.
Not a lot to see , but still worth the visit after having made a trip to nearby Yamadera temples.
Another castle with a great location shame it was never rebuilt.
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