30 of Japan's Finest Castles

Arienne King

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by Arienne King
published on 01 June 2021

This image gallery includes 30 of the finest castles in Japan, based on their level of preservation as well as their architectural and cultural heritage. It is by no means an exhaustive list, as Japan has produced countless castles worthy of inclusion. The entries on this list are based on the Japanese Castle Association's Top 100 Castles in Japan.

Matsumoto Castle

by Alexander Schiemmick
published on 25 May 2021

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Matsumoto Castle in Nagano Prefecture was completed in 1504.

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