Most reviewed Castles in Japan

1. 4.0 Osaka Castle (7.921 reviews) Kinki
   - Iconic and beautiful
   Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Castles
   
   
2. 4.5 Nijo Castle (6.995 reviews) Kinki
   - Our first contact with Japanese culture
   Sunday: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
   
   
3. 4.5 Himeji Castle (5.357 reviews) Kinki
   - The Best Castle in Japan
   Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles • Scenic Walking Areas
   
   
4. 4.0 Shurijo Castle (5.165 reviews) Okinawa Prefecture
   - Most Parts Open & Free. Go visit.
   Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Walking Areas • Castles
   
   
5. 4.5 Matsumoto Castle (3.623 reviews) Chubu
   - Matsumoto Castle
   Sunday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles • Scenic Walking Areas
   
   
6. 4.0 Nagoya Castle (3.542 reviews) Chubu
   - New museum open!
   Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
   
   
7. 4.5 Kumamoto Castle (2.729 reviews) Kyushu
   - The landmark of Kumamoto
   Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Castles • Scenic Walking Areas
   
   
8. 4.0 Kanazawa Castle (2.197 reviews) Chubu
   - Great looking structure and history with free guide
   Sunday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Castles
   
   
9. 4.5 Matsuyama Castle (2.026 reviews) Shikoku
   - Cherry blossoms!
   Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Castles
   
   
10. 4.0 Hiroshima Castle (1.989 reviews) Chugoku
    - Very informative
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Castles
    
    
11. 4.5 Matsue Castle (1.516 reviews) Chugoku
    - Epic Castle and one of my favorites!
    Sunday: 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
    
    
12. 4.0 Kochi Castle (1.177 reviews) Shikoku
    - One of the Originals, Worth a Visit
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
    
    
13. 4.0 Okayama Castle (1.168 reviews) Chugoku
    - A Truly Unique Castle
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Castles
    
    
14. 4.0 Hikone Castle (1.112 reviews) Kinki
    - National treasure
    Sunday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Castles
    
    
15. 4.0 Odawara Castle (1.055 reviews) Kanto
    - Cultural experience not far from Tokyo
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
    
    
16. 4.5 Inuyama Castle (1.047 reviews) Chubu
    - Volunteer tour guide made this trip amazing!
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
    
    
17. 4.0 Sendaijo Ato (1.045 reviews) Tohoku
    - Samurais All Over
    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
    
    
18. 4.0 Tsuruga jo Castle (968 reviews) Tohoku
    - Underrated Castle With Fascinating History
    Sunday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Castles
    
    
19. 4.0 Hirosaki Castle (813 reviews) Tohoku
    - Stunning in winter
    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Castles
    
    
20. 4.0 Wakayama Castle (701 reviews) Kinki
    - ok
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
    
    
21. 4.0 Kokura Castle (697 reviews) Kyushu
    - The landmark of Kita Kyushu
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
    
    
22. 4.5 Katsuren Castle Ruins (571 reviews) Okinawa Prefecture
    - Scenic Ruins, Well worth a visit!
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Visitor Centers • Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Castles • History Museums
    
    
23. 4.0 Karatsu Castle (491 reviews) Kyushu
    - The best castle to visit
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
    
    
24. 4.0 Zakimi Castle Ruins (465 reviews) Okinawa Prefecture
    - A smaller castle Ruins than Nakijin (Oct 2019)
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25. 4.0 Marugame Castle (459 reviews) Shikoku
    - Original Castle, Rewarding Views
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
    
    
26. 4.0 Iwakuni Castle (386 reviews) Chugoku
    - Great views - some interesting displays
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
    
    
27. 4.5 Nakagusuku Castle Ruins (371 reviews) Okinawa Prefecture
    - Worth to visit.
    Sunday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
    
    
28. 4.0 Maruoka Castle (351 reviews) Chubu
    - Worth entering the castle
    Sunday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
    
    
29. 4.0 Imabari Castle (332 reviews) Shikoku
    - Beautiful Castle with an Impressive Moat
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
    
    
30. 4.0 Takamatsu Castle (315 reviews) Shikoku
    - The Sea Moat was the Highlight for me
    Sunday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Castles
    
    
31. 4.5 Bitchu Matsuyama Castle (308 reviews) Chugoku
    - Loved this Castle and Sanjuro
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
    
    
32. 4.0 Uwajima Castle (259 reviews) Shikoku
    - Short Hike up hill, Lovely Little Castle
    Sunday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
    
    
33. 4.5 Ruins of Oka Castle National Historic Site (211 reviews) Kyushu
    - On a clear day you can see forever.
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Castles
    
    
34. 4.0 Tsuyama Castle (Kakuzan Park) (184 reviews) Chugoku
    - Nice usually and wonderful during Sakura
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35. 3.5 Kubota Castle (168 reviews) Tohoku
    - A small castle
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36. 4.0 Shiroishi Castle (166 reviews) Tohoku
    - NIce stop
    Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
    
    
37. 3.5 Matsumae Castle (153 reviews) Hokkaido
    - 8,000 Cherry Trees
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38. 4.0 Komine Castle Remains (137 reviews) Tohoku
    - Komine Castle
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39. 3.5 Yamagata castle (137 reviews) Tohoku
    - Small but worth going in
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40. 4.0 Ozu Castle (125 reviews) Shikoku
    - Excellent Restoration
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Castles
    
    
41. 4.5 Kinojo Castle (45 reviews) Chugoku
    - 眺望が素晴らしい
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42. 4.0 The Itokazu castle ruin (35 reviews) Okinawa Prefecture
    - Guided tour
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43. 3.5 Chinen Castle Ruins (31 reviews) Okinawa Prefecture
    - Under Construction for Years
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44. 3.5 Iso Castle Ruins (13 reviews) Okinawa Prefecture
    - History and Culture Buffs May Enjoy
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