10 Taga Castle Remains Justin Velgus Pictures of the Taga Castle Remains in Tagajo, Miyagi Prefecture. "Tagajo" is one of the oldest castle sites in Japan.
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).
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.
Culture The Top 3 Things To Do in Ueno Geoff Day Ueno is home to several tourist attractions, including Ueno Park which hosts the Ueno Zoo and a concentration of Japan's best museums.
