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A part of the castle was recreated in 2006, brought back for the first time in 140 years

Tochigi

Parks & Gardens

Utsunomiya Castle Ruins Park

A history-rich park that recreates part of the former castle.

The sweeping panorama from the hilltop is also spectacular.

Yomitan, Chatan, Okinawa City, Uruma, Kitanakagusuku, Urasoe

Tourist Attractions

Nakagusuku Castle Ruins

A beautiful World Heritage site that preserves the memory of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

The towering "Sennin-goroshi-no-Ishigaki" (Thousand-Person Killer Wall) standing before you is truly awe-inspiring.

Miyazaki

Parks & Gardens

Nobeoka Castle Ruins
Shiroyama Park

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A historic castle ruin park overlooking and watching over the city of Nobeoka.

Remaining stone walls, also charming reflected on the water’s surface

Mie

Tourist Attractions

Tsu Castle Ruins (Oshiro Park)

Take a relaxing stroll around the Tsu Castle Ruins.

Around 50 cherry trees bloom near the moat in spring.

Fukuoka

Tourist Attractions

Kurume Castle Ruins & Sasayama Shrine

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Famed cherry blossom spot on the grounds of Sasayama Shrine, the once site of Kurume Castle.

Located right in front of the station, inside the main keep of Fukuyama Castle.

Hiroshima

Museums

Fukuyama Castle Museum

Learn the history of Fukuyama Castle, one of the "Japan's Top 100 Castles," while immersing yourself in the culture of the samurai!

Stone walls built using the Nozura-zumi technique by the skilled Ano-shu stonemasons from Ōmi.

Kanagawa

Tourist Attractions

Ishigakiyama Ichiya Castle

The remains of a fortification used as Toyotomi Hideyoshi's headquarters during the Siege of Odawara. Offers a panoramic view of the castle town and Sagami Bay.

A beloved spot for locals to enjoy the beauty of nature throughout the seasons.

Gunma

Tourist Attractions

Minowa Castle Ruins

Historic site of an impregnable castle, recognized as one of Japan's Top 100 Castles.

The castle's gently curving stone walls are stunningly beautiful.

Yomitan, Chatan, Okinawa City, Uruma, Kitanakagusuku, Urasoe

Tourist Attractions

Katsuren Castle Ruins

A stunning castle ruin built atop natural cliffs.

The reconstructed, three-tier, five-story castle keep rebuilt in 1959

Aichi

Tourist Attractions

Okazaki Castle

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The birthplace castle of Tokugawa Ieyasu, who rose to become Japan’s supreme ruler.

Kofu Castle Ruins in spring, framed by cherry blossoms (Inari Yagura)

Yamanashi

Tourist Attractions

Kofu Castle Ruins (Maizuru Castle Park)

A park developed on the ruins of Kofu Castle, one of Japan’s Top 100 Castles.

Toyama

Parks & Gardens

Toyama Castle Ruins Park

A historical destination featuring rare castle ruins, a Japanese garden, and a museum.

Recreated Edo period scenes based on historical records

Kanagawa

Tourist Attractions

Odawara Castle

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Samurai, ninjas, top-notch cherry blossom views and more Japan highlights at this iconic symbol of Odawara.

Nighttime cherry blossoms and the three-story Takada Castle turret—an almost picture-perfect, fantastical view

Niigata

Parks & Gardens

Takada Castle Site Park

A perfect spot to experience Japan’s history and culture, along with the feeling of spring in Japan.

Displays featuring items related to the Nambu clan, including artworks and calligraphy

Iwate

Museums

Morioka History and Culture Museum

A museum dedicated to unraveling the history and culture of Morioka through diverse exhibits and materials.

Tottori Castle Ruins

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Castle ruins overlooking Tottori city, also known for its beautiful cherry blossoms.

The reconstructed keep now functions as a museum.
*Photo provider: Matsumae Town Historical Museum

Hokkaido

Tourist Attractions

Matsumae Castle

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Known as a prime cherry blossom viewing spot, it is the northernmost Japanese-style fortress in Japan.

Statues depicting the later years of Tokugawa Ieyasu await inside.

Shizuoka

Parks & Gardens

Sumpu Castle Park

A lush city park set on the revamped site of historic residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first Shogun of the Edo Shogunate.

Interpretative signs are installed at various points around the palace ruins.

Tachikawa, Hachioji, Machida

Tourist Attractions

Hachioji Castle Ruins

One of the "Top 100 Castles of Japan," which also gave its name to the area of Hachioji.

Restored in the Showa 37 (1962) era by the Government of the Ryukyu Islands, the Heirō Gate.

Yanbaru, Nago, Motobu

Tourist Attractions

Nakijin Castle Ruins

A castle ruin from the Sanzan Period, built atop a hill with an elevation of about 100m.

Things to Do
Castles

Utsunomiya Castle Ruins Park

Nakagusuku Castle Ruins

Nobeoka Castle Ruins
Shiroyama Park

Tsu Castle Ruins (Oshiro Park)

Kurume Castle Ruins & Sasayama Shrine

Fukuyama Castle Museum

Ishigakiyama Ichiya Castle

Minowa Castle Ruins

Katsuren Castle Ruins

Okazaki Castle

Kofu Castle Ruins (Maizuru Castle Park)

Toyama Castle Ruins Park

Odawara Castle

Takada Castle Site Park

Morioka History and Culture Museum

14 Things to Do in Morioka

Tottori Castle Ruins

Matsumae Castle

Sumpu Castle Park

Hachioji Castle Ruins

Nakijin Castle Ruins

Things to Do Castles

Utsunomiya Castle Ruins Park

Nakagusuku Castle Ruins

Nobeoka Castle RuinsShiroyama Park

Tsu Castle Ruins (Oshiro Park)

Kurume Castle Ruins & Sasayama Shrine

Fukuyama Castle Museum

Ishigakiyama Ichiya Castle

Minowa Castle Ruins

Katsuren Castle Ruins

Okazaki Castle

Kofu Castle Ruins (Maizuru Castle Park)

Toyama Castle Ruins Park

Odawara Castle

Takada Castle Site Park

Morioka History and Culture Museum

14 Things to Do in Morioka

Tottori Castle Ruins

Matsumae Castle

Sumpu Castle Park

Hachioji Castle Ruins

Nakijin Castle Ruins

Things to Do
Castles

Nobeoka Castle Ruins
Shiroyama Park