Castles
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![Iwakuni Castle](jpg/iwakuni-castle-3-800x500.jpg)
Iwakuni Castle
Yamaguchi's historical masterpiece protected by an unlikely hero.
![Aizuwakamatsu Fukushima](jpg/aizuwakamatsu-fukushima-800x500.jpg)
Aizuwakamatsu
Samurai history in beautiful surroundings. Don't forget to indulge in some sake on the way.
![Iga Ueno Castle in Mie, Japan.](jpg/iga-ueno-castle-ninja-mie-2-800x500.jpg)
Iga Ueno Castle
A white-walled castle located in the hometown of the ninja.
![Kumamoto, Japan at Kumamoto Castle.](jpg/kumamoto-castle-800x500.jpg)
Kumamoto City
Get ready to climb outside your comfort zone.
![Mount Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.](jpg/istock-827523362-800x500.jpg)
The 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Japan
Godlike mountains, remote islands, and ancient castles are among Japan’s World Heritage Sites. While you may never have heard of a UNESCO World Heritage Site before visiting Japan, the distinction is a...
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Oshi Castle
Check out samurai re-enactments at this “Flying Castle” just a day trip away from Tokyo.