100 Fine Castles of Japan in Japan

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Nagoya Castle

Castle constructed in 1612 as the center of a major Edo-era post station, destroyed in World War II bombing but reconstructed since 1957.

Nagoya · Aichi

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Akashi Castle Ruins

Built in just one year starting 1617, this fortress commanded the Seto Inland Sea with 20 towers and 27 gates as a backup to Himeji Castle.

Akashi · Hyogo

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Goryokaku

Japan's first Western-style fortress, this five-pointed star fort was completed in 1866 and witnessed the final battle of the Boshin War.

Hakodate · Hokkaido

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Ozu Castle

A castle above the Hiji River at Ozu whose keep was rebuilt in wood in 2004, using the old drawings and photographs, alongside four surviving turrets.

Ozu · Ehime

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Kumamoto Castle

Known as the Black Castle, Kumamoto Castle is famed for its stone walls and architecture, and is open to visitors again after earthquake restoration.

Kumamoto

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