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Hamamatsu Castle

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Shizuoka

Castles & Historic Sites

Cultural Immersion & Activities

The Hamamatsu Castle keep viewed behind a large, blooming cherry tree under a bright blue sky in spring.

Sumpu Castle Park

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Shizuoka

Castles & Historic Sites

The reconstructed Tatsumi Yagura (turret) of Sunpu Castle standing on the stone wall above the outer moat under a clear blue sky.

Okazaki Castle

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Aichi

Castles & Historic Sites

Cultural Immersion & Activities

The main keep of the reconstructed Okazaki Castle with white walls and dark tiled roofs, viewed over surrounding rooftops.

Nagoya Castle

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Aichi

Castles & Historic Sites

The reconstructed main keep of Nagoya Castle with green roofs and golden shachihoko (mythical fish) ornaments, viewed from a distance above the trees.

Inuyama Castle

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Aichi

Castles & Historic Sites

Inuyama Castle keep, viewed from behind a vibrant red autumn maple tree.

Hikone Castle

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Shiga

Castles & Historic Sites

The main keep of Hikone Castle framed by blurred pink cherry blossoms in the foreground.

Osaka Castle

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Osaka

Castles & Historic Sites

Cultural Immersion & Activities

The majestic white and green-tiled main tower of Osaka Castle, sitting atop massive stone walls under a clear blue sky.

Himeji Castle

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Hyogo

Castles & Historic Sites

The main keep of the white-walled Himeji Castle rising above its stone walls, framed by blooming cherry blossoms under a blue sky.

Wakayama Castle

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Wakayama

Castles & Historic Sites

Wakayama Castle keep seen through the blooming pink cherry blossoms of the surrounding park.

Matsue Castle

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Shimane

Castles & Historic Sites

Cultural Immersion & Activities

The Matsue Castle keep viewed through the foreground branches of pink cherry blossoms in spring.

Okayama Korakuen Garden

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Okayama

Gardens & Nature

Autumn view of Okayama Korakuen Garden's central pond, reflecting vibrant red maple leaves and a small teahouse, with Okayama Castle visible on the hill in the distance.

Bitchu Matsuyama Castle

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Okayama

Castles & Historic Sites

Close-up of one of the castle's turrets (yagura) with white walls and black wood, standing on a massive stone foundation.