Speaking of Japanese historical buildings, you would first imagine Japanese style castles. A large number of castles were built during the Sengoku period known as Age of Warring States and the Edo period that lasted for hundreds of years. Since almost all the remaining castles belonged to the former influential Daimyo feudal lords, most of the castles are designated as cultural heritages in Japan. Hyogo's Himeji Castle is also registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its historical value is globally confirmed. Here we explain all attractive castles one by one in details based on the historical background they have and other attractions nearby. You can enjoy abundant nature near some castles such as cherry-blossom viewing. We guarantee that you will be a Japanese history pundit after finish reading these articles.

BEST CASTLES IN JAPAN

10 Must-See Castles in Japan

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Osaka Castle: the Symbol of Warring States Period
Himeji Castle: The Complete Guide to a Classical Japanese Castle and UNESCO World Heritage Site
Odawara Castle Cherry Blossoms with 300 Japanese Old Cherry Trees
Takada Castle Cherry Blossoms 2024: Japan’s Best Cherry Blossoms by Night
Matsumoto Castle: The Raven Castle
Nijo Castle Cherry Blossom Light-Up by NAKED 2024