{"id":175727,"date":"2023-03-23T14:27:54","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T09:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=175727"},"modified":"2021-12-06T08:54:01","modified_gmt":"2021-12-06T03:24:01","slug":"castles-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/castles-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Castles In Japan: Explore These Enchanting Castles As They Come Alive Out Of Fairy-tales"},"content":{"rendered":"

Japan stands as the epitome of strong community values and graceful living. To see Japan is to soak in the still existing ancient way of life and marvel at the technological advancements that have seeped into all parts of Japanese life. If visiting Japan, then besides its cherry blossom season(most recommended) and the less highlighted autumnal colours, its castles are worth your time. Castles in Japan<\/strong> speak of its ancestry, they are silent sentinels of the heritage of Japan, the land of the samurais and the geishas. The architecture of Japan is synonymous with its pagoda-style temples and castles and they should be first in your list of the itinerary.<\/p>\n

The Best Castles In Japan<\/h2>\n

Do not worry yourself sick over the enormous number of castles in Japan. We have selected and curated a list of the most-visited castles for you. Add them to your Japanese bucket list and don\u2019t forget to take your cameras!<\/p>\n

1. Himeji Castle<\/h3>\n
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\nPerched atop a hill, Himeji castle or as it is commonly known as White Heron Castle, is in Hyogo. With 83 buildings painted in pristine white, this elegant castle is almost 400-years-old. Himeji Castle is cast in traditional Japanese architecture with the topmost structure rising above the tiered building. Akamatsu Norimura, a samurai warrior built the Himeji Castle as a fortress in 1333. Over the centuries, the castle has undergone many structural improvements under the ownership of various clans. The castle, fortunately, survived the WWII bombings. This UNESCO heritage site is one of the original castles in Japan.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Himeji Castle,68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture
\nVisiting Hours:<\/strong> 9 am to 5 pm (from late April to August the closing time gets extended by one hour)
\nEntrance Fee:<\/strong> 1000 yen for Castle only and 1040 yen includes a visit to the nearby Kokoen Garden<\/p>\n

Must Read:<\/strong> 35 Best Places To Visit In Japan That Make It Look Right Out Of A Storybook<\/a><\/p>\n

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