Culture Kanazawa Castle Park Anna van Dyk Kanazawa Castle and Castle Gardens are a gem in the city's sights.
11 Culture Magnificent Matsumoto Castle Anne Lauenroth Magnificent Matsumoto Castle is one of Japan's 12 remaining original castles, dating back to the 16th century.
14 Culture Matsumoto Castle Area Cathy Cawood The area around Matsumoto castle has a very traditional atmosphere, and is a pleasant place for a stroll.
6 Osaka Castle Observatory Lester Goh Osaka Castle Observatory: the roof of the famous castle is one way to discover the second-biggest Japanese city from above.
6 Culture Imabari Castle Photos Mandy Bartok Imabari Castle is one of Japan's only seaside castles, and a beautiful place to pass a spring afternoon.
Culture Exploring Kumamoto Castle Andi Muhammad Rizki Kumamoto Castle, the biggest castle in Japan, will make you feel as if you walked into a samurai movie.
Activities Tagajo's Castle Remains Justin Velgus The Taga Castle remains in Tagajo, Miyagi Prefecture date all the way back to the Nara period (710-794).
