Japanese castles

Kubota Castle / Senshu Park: Highlights, Opening Hours, Admission Fees, and Access

We explain the highlights of Kubota Castle and Senshu Park, including the Honmaru main gate, Osumi Yagura Turret, Kogetsu Pond, Iyataka Shrine, and the moat at the main gate, along with the viewing hours and admission fees for Osumi Yagura Turret and access from Akita Station, based on official information and on-site research as of 2026 9.

2026.10.31

Akita

Matsue Castle: A guide to highlights, admission hours, tickets, and access

We explain the highlights of Matsue Castle, including its National Treasure keep, Taiko Yagura, Shiroyama Inari Shrine, and Kounkaku, as well as opening hours, keep admission tickets, and access, based on official information and on-site research as of September 2026.

2026.10.31 2026.11.03

Matsue

Nijō Castle: A guide to highlights, opening hours, tickets, and access

We explain the highlights of the World Heritage Site Nijō Castle, including Ninomaru Palace, Kara-mon Gate, East Main Gate, and Honmaru Palace, as well as opening hours, tickets, and access, based on official information and on-site research as of September 2026.

2026.10.31 2026.11.03

Kyoto

Tsuruga Castle: Highlights, opening hours, admission fees, and access

This guide covers highlights such as Tsuruga Castle’s red-tiled main tower and the Rinkaku tea house, along with opening hours, admission fees, and access, based on official information and on-site research as of 2026 9.

2026.10.29

Aizuwakamatsu

Kochi Castle: Highlights, Opening Hours, Admission Fees, and Access

This guide covers the highlights of Kochi Castle—including the castle tower and Kaitokukan, Otemon Gate, and the statue of Chiyo Yamauchi—as well as opening hours, admission fees, and access, based on official information and on-site visits as of 20269.

2026.10.29 2026.11.03

Kochi

Himeji Castle: Highlights, opening hours, tickets, and access explained

This guide covers Himeji Castle, a World Heritage site and National Treasure of Japan, including its connected tower complex, Hishi Gate, Mikuni-bori moat, and Abura-kabe wall, along with opening hours, admission tickets, and access from Himeji Station, based on official information and local research as of 2026 9.

2026.10.29

Himeji

Hikone Castle: A guide to highlights, opening hours, admission fees, and access

This guide explains the highlights of Hikone Castle, a national treasure, including its keep, Tenbin Yagura, the Corridor Bridge, and Hikonyan, along with opening hours, admission fees, and access from Hikone Station, based on official information and on-site research as of 2026 9.

2026.10.29

Hikone

Okayama Castle: Highlights, Tickets, Visit Duration, and Access

This guide covers the highlights of Okayama Castle, including its jet-black keep, stone walls, and scenery along the Asahi River, as well as opening hours, tickets, and access, based on official information and on-site reporting from 2026 9.

2026.10.28

Okayama