How many of Japan's 100 Famous Castles have you visited? Vote for the Top 10 Most Beautiful Castles in Japan

This Japanese castle, one of Japan’s Top 100 Castles, is quite different from other towering fortresses. Nowadays, only the ruins of its walls remain, stretching along the coastline. However, the wall stretches over 1.5 kilometers in length and covers an area of about 4 hectares. It is not only an important historical site among Japan’s Top 100 Castles in Okinawa, but also attracts many travelers to admire the cherry blossoms when the season comes.

Shurijo Castle, though not one of Japan's 100 Famous Castles, is included in the "Shurijo 100 Castles," which shares the same selection criteria and value as the 100 Famous Castles. It is also one of Okinawa's oldest castles, divided into the southern, northern, and inner sections. It is a mysterious ruin of the Ryukyu Kingdom that many people want to explore.

Matsumoto Castle was built during the Edo period under Tokugawa Ieyasu. It is not only one of Japan’s Top 100 Castles but also a famous spot for cherry blossom and autumn leaf viewing. If you plan to visit, it’s advisable to consider the seasonal timing.

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Nijo Castle is an extremely important castle in Japanese history, as it was the site where the Tokugawa shogunate carried out the return of political power to the emperor. Not only is the entire Nijo Castle splendidly built and imposing, but it also covers a vast area, including the main hall, gardens, and castle walls. It can be considered a very unique site among Japan’s Top 100 Castles.

This Japanese 100 Famous Castle, Bitchu Matsuyama Castle, was built in 1240. It is a renkaku-style mountain castle, and the sea of clouds around it is a must-see scenic highlight.

>Matsumoto Castle was built in 1602 and is a hirayama-style castle located in the center of Matsumoto City. Its preserved historic structures include the Great Tenshu (main keep), rebuilt in the late Edo period, and the Nozawa Yagura (watchtower), a rare surviving example of a two-story yagura. It is a remarkable piece of architecture and one of Japan’s 100 Famous Castles.

Built in the early 16th century, Matsumoto Castle has always been quite popular. With its moat, Matsumoto Castle fully embodies the characteristics and charm of Japan's Top 100 Castles.

The champion turned out to be the all-white-painted Shirasagi Castle. Almost any Japanese person you ask about the most iconic national castle will definitely mention this snow-white fortress, which is listed among Japan's 100 Famous Castles. It is also an absolute must-visit historical site for anyone traveling to Japan independently.

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