{"id":3897,"date":"2019-10-07T17:59:36","date_gmt":"2019-10-07T20:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/?p=3897"},"modified":"2026-03-30T11:04:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T14:04:17","slug":"un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/","title":{"rendered":"The Castle Route of Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"translation-block\">During my <a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-viaje-a-japon-y-corea-del-sur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">month trip through Japan<\/a>, I had the opportunity to visit several of the medieval Japanese castles that are still standing (with some restorations, of course).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although few retain their original structure, it is definitely worth visiting at least one to get an idea of \u200b\u200btheir heyday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In total, I visited six medieval castles. Because of their architecture, size, and design, the ones that impressed me the most were the Black Castle in Matsumoto, Osaka Castle, and the largest one, located in Himeji.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They're impressive, well-preserved, and I definitely recommend visiting them if you have the time. The others, like those in Okayama, Kanazawa, and Hiroshima, didn't impress me as much, especially compared to the ones I mentioned.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/japon_blog00-opt-1067x800.webp\" alt=\"Castillo de Matsumoto\" class=\"wp-image-38363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/japon_blog00-opt-1067x800.webp 1067w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/japon_blog00-opt-533x400.webp 533w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/japon_blog00-opt-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/japon_blog00-opt-600x450.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/japon_blog00-opt.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Matsumoto Castle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-japon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-japon.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-japon-600x46.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eb09ea6a329\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" style='display:none' id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eb09ea6a329\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Cuantos_castillos_hay_en_Japon\" >How many castles are there in Japan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Para_que_se_usaban_los_Castillos_Medievales_de_Japon\" >What were the Medieval Castles of Japan used for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Recomendacion_para_visitar_los_castillos_en_Japon\" >Recommendation for visiting castles in Japan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Mapa_de_castillos_medievales_que_visite_en_Japon\" >Map of medieval castles I visited in Japan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Castillo_Matsumoto\" >Matsumoto Castle<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Donde_esta_ubicado_el_Castillo_de_Matsumoto\" >Where is Matsumoto Castle located?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Como_llegar_a_Matsumoto\" >How to get to Matsumoto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Que_hacer_en_Matsumoto_ademas_de_visitar_el_Castillo_Negro\" >What to do in Matsumoto besides visiting the Black Castle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Donde_alojarse_en_Matsumoto\" >Where to stay in Matsumoto<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Castillo_Osaka\" >Osaka Castle<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Como_llegar_a_Osaka\" >How to get to Osaka<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#En_tren\" >By train<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Desde_Tokio_Shinkansen_tren_bala_%E2%80%93_Linea_Tokaido_Shinkansen\" >From Tokyo: Shinkansen (bullet train) \u2013 Tokaido Shinkansen Line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Desde_Kioto\" >From Kyoto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Desde_Hiroshima_Shinkansen_Sanyo_Line\" >From Hiroshima: Shinkansen Sanyo Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#En_Bus_desde_Tokio_Kioto_o_Hiroshima\" >By bus from Tokyo, Kyoto or Hiroshima<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Que_hacer_en_Osaka_ademas_de_visitar_el_Castillo\" >What to do in Osaka besides visiting the Castle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Donde_alojarse_en_Osaka\" >Where to stay in Osaka<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Castillo_Himeji\" >Himeji Castle<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Como_llegar_a_Himeji\" >How to get to Himeji<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Desde_Osaka\" >From Osaka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Desde_Kioto-2\" >From Kyoto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Desde_Hiroshima\" >From Hiroshima<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Que_hacer_en_Himeji_ademas_de_visitar_el_castillo\" >What to do in Himeji besides visiting the castle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Donde_alojarse_en_Himeji\" >Where to stay in Himeji<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Castillo_de_Okayama\" >Okayama Castle<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Como_llegar_a_Okayama\" >How to get to Okayama<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Desde_Osaka_Shinkansen_Sakura_o_Hikari\" >From Osaka: Shinkansen (Sakura o Hikari)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Desde_Kioto-3\" >From Kyoto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Desde_Hiroshima-2\" >From Hiroshima<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Que_hacer_en_Okayama_ademas_de_visitar_el_castillo\" >What to do in Okayama besides visiting the castle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Donde_alojarse_en_Okayama\" >Where to stay in Okayama<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Castillo_de_Kanazawa\" >Kanazawa Castle<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Como_llegar_a_Kanazawa\" >How to get to Kanazawa<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Desde_Tokio_Hokuriku_Shinkansen_Kagayaki_o_Hakutaka\" >From Tokio: Hokuriku Shinkansen (Kagayaki o Hakutaka)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Desde_Kioto_u_Osaka\" >From Kyoto or Osaka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Desde_Takayama_Bus_Nohi_Express\" >From Takayama: Bus Nohi Express<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Que_hacer_en_Kanazawa_ademas_de_visitar_el_castillo\" >What to do in Kanazawa besides visiting the castle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Donde_alojarse_en_Kanazawa\" >Where to stay in Kanazawa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Castillo_de_Hiroshima\" >Hiroshima Castle<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Como_llegar_a_Hiroshima\" >How to get to Hiroshima<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#En_tren_Shinkansen_desde_Osaka_o_Kioto_Shinkansen_Sanyo_Sakura_o_Hikari\" >By train (Shinkansen) from Osaka or Kyoto: Shinkansen Sanyo (Sakura or Hikari)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#En_tren_desde_Tokio_Tokaido_Sanyo_Shinkansen\" >By train from Tokyo: Tokaido + Sanyo Shinkansen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#En_bus_desde_ciudades_como_Osaka_o_Fukuoka\" >By bus from cities like Osaka or Fukuoka<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Que_hacer_en_Hiroshima\" >What to do in Hiroshima<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Donde_alojarse_en_Hiroshima\" >Where to stay in Hiroshima<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Otros_castillos_de_Japon_que_tambien_vale_la_pena_conocer\" >Other castles in Japan that are also worth visiting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/un-recorrido-por-6-castillos-de-japon\/#Pensamientos_finales_sobre_la_Ruta_de_los_Castillos_por_Japon\" >Final thoughts on the Castle Route in Japan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cuantos_castillos_hay_en_Japon\"><\/span>How many castles are there in Japan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Japan has over 100 historic castles. Of these, only a few remain in their original form due to destruction caused by wars, fires, and other disasters throughout the centuries. However, many castles have been carefully restored and are important tourist and heritage sites in the country, such as those I will detail in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom fondo-div fondo-japon\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-viaje-a-japon-y-corea-del-sur\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog26-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Torii flotante en Isla Miyajima\" class=\"wp-image-3848 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog26-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog26-533x400.jpg 533w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog26-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog26.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-viaje-a-japon-y-corea-del-sur\/\">40-day itinerary visiting Japan and South Korea<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Para_que_se_usaban_los_Castillos_Medievales_de_Japon\"><\/span>What were the Medieval Castles of Japan used for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like any castle in general, the&nbsp;<strong>Japanese castles<\/strong>&nbsp;They were fortifications built primarily of stone and wood for the purpose of guarding strategic locations such as ports, rivers, or roads. They almost always took into account the characteristics of the location for better defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the Second World War many castles were destroyed during bombing, and only a few located in remote areas, such as the&nbsp;<strong>Matsumoto Castle<\/strong>&nbsp;remained intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since World War II, many castles have been rebuilt with modern materials, such as concrete, although a few have used the original materials and followed the same techniques as in their heyday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To date, only twelve retain their original structure, with the most outstanding being the&nbsp;<strong>Himeji Castle<\/strong>Of the existing castles, whether original, reconstructed, or in ruins, many have been granted UNESCO World Heritage status, while others have been designated National Treasures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, many castles have been converted into museums and house important artifacts from the region, telling the story of the cities where they are located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recomendacion_para_visitar_los_castillos_en_Japon\"><\/span>Recommendation for visiting castles in Japan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One recommendation I&#039;d leave you with is that visiting the interior of one or two castles is enough, as the rest tend to be quite similar. They generally have wooden interiors, with large rooms spread over several floors and columns supporting the structure. At the top, you can enjoy good views through the windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part, for me, is the exterior, how they look from the outside. If I had to choose one to enter, I&#039;d choose the Himeji one first, due to its large size, its beautiful outdoor gardens, and several interior rooms. The Matsumoto one would be my second choice. Also, in terms of photogenicity, these two are the most beautiful, in my opinion; they look spectacular from any angle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mapa_de_castillos_medievales_que_visite_en_Japon\"><\/span>Map of medieval castles I visited in Japan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On this map you can see the organized location of the six medieval castles I was able to visit during my stay in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#039;s organized by city, with the exact location of each of the castles, train stations, accommodations where I stayed, and other attractions to visit in each city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Map of medieval castles in Japan\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1Z33idTd8PlqSJK8TOtPtgxqA-PvRCJg&#038;ehbc=2E312F&#038;noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-japon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-japon.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-japon-600x46.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"seccion-castillo-matsumoto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Castillo_Matsumoto\"><\/span>Matsumoto Castle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Matsumoto Castle<\/strong> is located in the city of Matsumoto. Its construction dates back to the Sengoku period, when it was built as a fort under the name Fukashi Castle.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog00.jpg\" alt=\"Castillo de Matsumoto\" class=\"wp-image-3822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog00.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog00-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog00-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog00-533x400.jpg 533w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog00-1067x800.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Matsumoto Castle <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Matsumoto Castle is designated a National Treasure of Japan and is one of only four original castles to do so. It is also known as&nbsp;<strong>Castle of the Ravens<\/strong>&nbsp;because of the black color of its walls (although Okayama Castle is also called that).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog62.jpg\" alt=\"Castillo de Matsumoto\" class=\"wp-image-3908\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Matsumoto Castle <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donde_esta_ubicado_el_Castillo_de_Matsumoto\"><\/span>Where is Matsumoto Castle located?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Matsumoto is located in Nagano Prefecture, in the heart of the Japanese Alps. It&#039;s an ideal day trip from Tokyo, Nagano, or even Takayama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is located in swampy lands that forced the builders to make the structures very solid, for which they used long timbers fixed in the ground. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was built between 1594 and 1597 and reaches a height of 30 meters, with six floors. It rests on 7-meter-high stone walls that originally had a wide moat beneath them. From its five-story tower, one can enjoy the views of the fertile valley.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog63.jpg\" alt=\" Castillos de Jap\u00f3n: Matsumoto \" class=\"wp-image-3909\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Castles of Japan: Matsumoto <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_a_Matsumoto\"><\/span>How to get to Matsumoto<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From Takayama:<\/strong> First you take a bus to the station <strong>Shiojiri<\/strong> either <strong>Matsumoto<\/strong> directly. The journey takes about <strong>2 and a half hours<\/strong>, crossing mountains and valleys. It&#039;s a very beautiful route.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>From Tokyo:<\/strong> The fastest way to get there is by taking the <strong>Azusa Limited Express train<\/strong> from Shinjuku Station. The journey takes approximately <strong>2 hours and 40 minutes<\/strong> and is covered by the <strong>JR Pass<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/t\/N1MDAWSD6U2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Tokyo \u2013 Matsumoto tickets using Trip.com<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>From Nagano:<\/strong> You can take a local train or the <strong>Shinano Limited Express<\/strong> (also included in the JR Pass). The trip lasts <strong>about 1 hour<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Already in Matsumoto City, Black Castle is just a 15-minute walk from the train station. <\/p>\n\n\n    <script async defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/dist\/pa.umd.production.min.js\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\"><\/script>\r\n    <div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" \r\n                                   data-gyg-tour-id=\"582350\"\r\n                 data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\"\r\n        data-gyg-currency=\"USD\"\r\n        data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" \r\n        data-gyg-number-of-items=\"1\" \r\n        data-gyg-cmp=\"matsumoto\" \r\n        data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\">\r\n            <span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/matsumoto-l98478\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_hacer_en_Matsumoto_ademas_de_visitar_el_Castillo_Negro\"><\/span>What to do in Matsumoto besides visiting the Black Castle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#039;s a small city, so options are limited. But if you&#039;re looking for something to do to entertain yourself the rest of the time, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stroll through Nakamachi and Nawate-dori<\/strong>: Two traditional streets filled with craft shops, local sake, Japanese snacks, and old buildings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visit the Matsumoto Museum of Art<\/strong>: ideal if you are interested in modern art<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Take some excursions from Matsumoto:<\/strong> From here you can access hiking trails in the Japanese Alps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom fondo-div fondo-japon\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/trekking-por-la-ruta-nakasendo-en-japon\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/japon_blog79.jpg\" alt=\"Ruta Nakasendo\" class=\"wp-image-3957 size-full\"\/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In this article I tell you how from Matsumoto you can <a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/trekking-por-la-ruta-nakasendo-en-japon\/\" target=\"_self\">do part of the Nakasendo Trail<\/a> in one day, round trip.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donde_alojarse_en_Matsumoto\"><\/span>Where to stay in Matsumoto<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I stayed in the <a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/4prKjRX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asama Onsen FAN! MATSUMOTO<\/a>It&#039;s a bit far from the castle and the train station. You have to take a bus to get there (it leaves from the station itself). But it had the advantage of being cheap and the added bonus of <strong>have an onsen inside the hostel itself<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe by paying a little more, you can find one closer, and not have to travel on the bus as much as I did.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog76.jpg\" alt=\"Castillo de Matsumoto\" class=\"wp-image-3910\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Matsumoto Castle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-japon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-japon.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-japon-600x46.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"seccion-castillo-osaka\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Castillo_Osaka\"><\/span>Osaka Castle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Osaka Castle<\/strong> is located in the city of Osaka, Japan. It is one of the most famous castles in the country and played an important role in the unification of Japan during the Azuchi-Momoyama period of the 16th century.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog21.jpg\" alt=\"Castillo de Osaka\" class=\"wp-image-3843\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Osaka Castle <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The castle covers an area of \u200b\u200bapproximately one square kilometer, within the Osaka Castle public park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was built on two platforms of filled ground, with walls made of cut stones, and is surrounded by a well with water in a manner similar to European castles. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog64.jpg\" alt=\"Castillo de Osaka\" class=\"wp-image-3911\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog64.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog64-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Osaka Castle <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The castle has eight interior floors (accessible by means of an elevator), and five exterior floors, and was built on a high stone base to protect its occupants from attackers with bladed weapons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The castle interior houses a museum, a convention hall, and the Toyokuni Shrine, dedicated to Toyotomi Hideyoshi.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog72.jpg\" alt=\"Castillos de Jap\u00f3n: Osaka \" class=\"wp-image-3906\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog72.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog72-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">  Castles of Japan: Osaka <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_a_Osaka\"><\/span>How to get to Osaka<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Osaka is very well connected to the entire country, making it easy to get there from anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"En_tren\"><\/span>By train<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desde_Tokio_Shinkansen_tren_bala_%E2%80%93_Linea_Tokaido_Shinkansen\"><\/span>From Tokyo: Shinkansen (bullet train) \u2013 Tokaido Shinkansen Line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Train <strong>Nozomi<\/strong>: ~2h30min (not included in JR Pass)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train <strong>Hikari<\/strong>: ~3h (included in JR Pass)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrive at <strong>Shin-Osaka Station<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/t\/aplXM7XD6U2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Tokyo \u2013 Osaka tickets using Trip.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desde_Kioto\"><\/span>From Kyoto<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only 15 to 30 minutes by fast or local train (e.g., <strong>JR Special Rapid Service<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/t\/E9m2i0aD6U2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Kyoto \u2013 Osaka tickets using Trip.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desde_Hiroshima_Shinkansen_Sanyo_Line\"><\/span>From Hiroshima: Shinkansen Sanyo Line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nozomi or Sakura: ~1h30min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Included with JR Pass if you take a <strong>Sakura<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"En_Bus_desde_Tokio_Kioto_o_Hiroshima\"><\/span>By bus from Tokyo, Kyoto or Hiroshima<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There is <strong>night buses<\/strong> and daytime companies such as <strong>Willer Express<\/strong> either <strong>JR Bus<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Much cheaper than the train (~\u00a53,000 to \u00a57,000)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duration from Tokyo: between <strong>8 and 10 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideal for backpackers on a budget with plenty of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Osaka Castle is located less than five kilometers from Osaka Station. If you prefer not to walk, city buses are available. <\/p>\n\n\n    <script async defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/dist\/pa.umd.production.min.js\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\"><\/script>\r\n    <div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" \r\n                          data-gyg-tour-ids=\"1038691,1143666,612956\"\r\n                          data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\"\r\n        data-gyg-currency=\"USD\"\r\n        data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" \r\n        data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" \r\n        data-gyg-cmp=\"osaka_castillo\" \r\n        data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\">\r\n            <span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/osaka-l1204\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_hacer_en_Osaka_ademas_de_visitar_el_Castillo\"><\/span>What to do in Osaka besides visiting the Castle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Talking about things to do in Osaka deserves another post. It&#039;s a large city with many interesting places to see. The castle is just one of the many attractions worth visiting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom fondo-div fondo-japon\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/osaka-luces-retro-y-una-leve-decepcion\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_osaka23-1067x800.jpg\" alt=\"Glico man en Dotonbori\" class=\"wp-image-13487 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_osaka23-1067x800.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_osaka23-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_osaka23-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_osaka23-533x400.jpg 533w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_osaka23.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>For <a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/osaka-luces-retro-y-una-leve-decepcion\/\">read more about Osaka<\/a>, you can read the article I wrote about my visit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donde_alojarse_en_Osaka\"><\/span>Where to stay in Osaka<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#039;s a huge city, and there are many possible areas to stay. My hostel was called Sun Village Tamatsukuri, but it no longer exists. It was located on the <a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/4rtO2iW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tamatsukuri area<\/a> Exactly. Far from the center, but well connected by train, and not too far from Osaka Castle.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog73.jpg\" alt=\"Castillo de Osaka\" class=\"wp-image-3907\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog73.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog73-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Osaka Castle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-japon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-japon.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-japon-600x46.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"seccion-castillo-himeji\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Castillo_Himeji\"><\/span>Himeji Castle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>He&nbsp;<strong>Himeji Castle<\/strong> It was one of my favorites. It&#039;s located in the coastal city of Himeji, about 47 km west of Kobe. It&#039;s one of the oldest surviving medieval Japanese structures.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog14.jpg\" alt=\"Castillo de Himeji\" class=\"wp-image-3836\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Himeji Castle <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993. Along with Matsumoto Castle and Kumamoto Castle, it is one of Japan&#039;s \u201cThree Famous Castles\u201d, and is the most visited in the country. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog71.jpg\" alt=\"Castillos de Jap\u00f3n: Himeji \" class=\"wp-image-3904\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog71.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog71-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Castles of Japan: Himeji <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It is sometimes known by the name of<strong>&nbsp;\u201cWhite Heron Castle\u201d<\/strong> due to the bright white color of its exterior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The castle frequently appears on Japanese television, as a setting for films and drama series. It is a popular landmark in Himeji, as the castle is located on a hill and can be seen from much of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog70.jpg\" alt=\"Castillo de Himeji\" class=\"wp-image-3905\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog70.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog70-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Himeji Castle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_a_Himeji\"><\/span>How to get to Himeji<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Himeji City is in the Kansai region and is super accessible by train, especially if you have the <strong>Japan Rail Pass<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desde_Osaka\"><\/span>From Osaka<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Shinkansen (bullet train):<\/strong> 30 minutes from <strong>Shin-Osaka<\/strong> to <strong>Himeji Station<\/strong>. Covered with JR Pass (if you take a Hikari or Sakura)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>JR Special Rapid Service local train:<\/strong> Approximately 1 hour, from <strong>Osaka Station<\/strong>. Cheaper, also covered by the JR Pass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/t\/59Ak2mdD6U2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Osaka \u2013 Himeji tickets using Trip.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desde_Kioto-2\"><\/span>From Kyoto<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shinkansen:<\/strong> 45 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>JR Special Rapid Service:<\/strong> 1h 30min approx.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/t\/QBpdMb1E6U2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Kyoto \u2013 Himeji tickets using Trip.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desde_Hiroshima\"><\/span>From Hiroshima<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 hour by Shinkansen (Sakura or Hikari)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Himeji Castle is very close to JR Station, just a 10-minute walk away. Take the station&#039;s north exit and then walk about a kilometer along Otemae-Dori Street. It&#039;s a great day trip if you&#039;re nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n    <script async defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/dist\/pa.umd.production.min.js\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\"><\/script>\r\n    <div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" \r\n                          data-gyg-tour-ids=\"686192,384942\"\r\n                          data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\"\r\n        data-gyg-currency=\"USD\"\r\n        data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" \r\n        data-gyg-number-of-items=\"2\" \r\n        data-gyg-cmp=\"himeji_castillo\" \r\n        data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\">\r\n            <span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/himeji-l88651\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_hacer_en_Himeji_ademas_de_visitar_el_castillo\"><\/span>What to do in Himeji besides visiting the castle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the star is the castle, there are some more activities and places that are worth visiting if you have time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Koko-en Gardens<\/strong>: right next to the castle. A set of traditional gardens with ponds, tea houses, and bonsai trees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Otemae-dori Street<\/strong>: connects the station to the castle. It&#039;s full of shops, cafes, and restaurants. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mount Shosha and Engyo-ji Temple<\/strong> (if you have more time): it is an ancient Buddhist temple surrounded by a forest, 30 minutes by bus from the station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donde_alojarse_en_Himeji\"><\/span>Where to stay in Himeji<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people choose to base themselves in another city and spend only the day in Himeji. But if you decide to spend the night in Himeji, I can recommend the hostel I stayed at. <a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/48k0mK4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Himeji 588 Guest House<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was practically 100 meters from the Castle, and very close to the train station. It&#039;s not a big city, but it&#039;s recommended that you base yourself there, as your main plan will likely be to visit the castle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-japon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-japon.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-japon-600x46.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"seccion-castillo-okayama\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Castillo_de_Okayama\"><\/span>Okayama Castle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of those that attracted me the least. The <strong>Okayama Castle<\/strong> It is located in Okayama City. The main tower was completed in 1597.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog27.jpg\" alt=\"Castillo Jap\u00f3n: Okayama\" class=\"wp-image-3849\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">  Japan Castle: Okayama <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It was then destroyed during the bombing of World War II in 1945 and rebuilt in 1966. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also called Crow Castle, like Matsumoto Castle but rebuilt, due to the dark color of its exterior walls.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog66.jpg\" alt=\"Castillo de Okayama\" class=\"wp-image-3898\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Okayama Castle <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_a_Okayama\"><\/span>How to get to Okayama<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Okayama is in the region of <strong>Chugoku<\/strong>, very well connected by the network of <strong>Shinkansen<\/strong> and local trains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desde_Osaka_Shinkansen_Sakura_o_Hikari\"><\/span>From Osaka: Shinkansen (Sakura o Hikari)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>~45 minutes from Shin-Osaka<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Included in the <strong>JR Pass<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/t\/BNcdGcpD6U2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Osaka \u2013 Okayama tickets with Trip.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desde_Kioto-3\"><\/span>From Kyoto<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shinkansen:<\/strong> 1 hour approx.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/t\/tGMmV8xD6U2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy your Kyoto \u2013 Okayama tickets with Trip.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desde_Hiroshima-2\"><\/span>From Hiroshima<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shinkansen (Sakura):<\/strong> ~35-40 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">To reach Okayama Castle from the station, you need to walk for about 20 to 25 minutes east. It's opposite one of the entrances to Kenrouken Garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also trams and buses that leave from the station and can drop you off very close by.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog67.jpg\" alt=\" Castillos de Jap\u00f3n: Okayama\" class=\"wp-image-3899\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog67.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog67-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Castles of Japan: Okayama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_hacer_en_Okayama_ademas_de_visitar_el_castillo\"><\/span>What to do in Okayama besides visiting the castle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Korakuen Garden<\/strong>: One of the <strong>three most famous gardens in Japan<\/strong>, along with Kenroku-en (Kanazawa) and Kairaku-en (Mito). It has lakes, tea houses, trails, and landscapes maintained year-round. It&#039;s a good addition if you decide to spend a whole day in Okayama, as I did.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Okayama Art Museum: <\/strong>Small but interesting, with Japanese art and temporary exhibitions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Omotecho Shopping Street: <\/strong>Ideal for eating, buying souvenirs or simply strolling with the local atmosphere<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donde_alojarse_en_Okayama\"><\/span>Where to stay in Okayama<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the plan is basically to visit the castle and the garden, I would stay near the train station so as not to waste time coming and going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I stayed at the <a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/3XpqFJL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kamp Houkan-cho Backpacker&#039;s Inn &amp; Lounge<\/a>It&#039;s just a few blocks from the train station, in the opposite direction to the castle. Although it&#039;s a bit further away, the price is quite good, and it&#039;s still within walking distance of both the castle and the garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-japon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-japon.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-japon-600x46.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"seccion-castillo-kanazawa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Castillo_de_Kanazawa\"><\/span>Kanazawa Castle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This one looks more like a fortress, with large walled courtyards, than the typical castle we've been seeing. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog75.jpg\" alt=\"Castillo de Kanazawa\" class=\"wp-image-3900\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Kanazawa Castle <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Kanazawa Castle is located in the city of the same name. The castle was founded in 1583 and rebuilt in 1592 after the Japanese invasions of Korea. Most of the moats were dug during this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The castle burned down and was rebuilt again in 1620\u20131621 and again in 1631\u20131632. It was nearly destroyed in the Great Fire of Kanazawa in 1759 and rebuilt in 1762 and 1788. After some minor fires and an earthquake, the castle was destroyed by fire again in 1881. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog74.jpg\" alt=\"Fortificaci\u00f3n de Kanazawa\" class=\"wp-image-3901\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fortification of Kanazawa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>What remains today, including the 1788 Ishikawa Gate, the Sanjukken Nagaya, and the Tsurumaru storage room, are part of the original structures that the building boasts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_a_Kanazawa\"><\/span>How to get to Kanazawa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desde_Tokio_Hokuriku_Shinkansen_Kagayaki_o_Hakutaka\"><\/span>From Tokio: Hokuriku Shinkansen (Kagayaki o Hakutaka)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Between <strong>2h 30min and 3h<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Included in the <strong>JR Pass<\/strong> (except Kagayaki trains if you use the regular JR Pass, but also with the JR East + West Pass)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desde_Kioto_u_Osaka\"><\/span>From Kyoto or Osaka<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no direct Shinkansen. But there are trains. <strong>Limited Express Thunderbird<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>~2h30min from <strong>Osaka<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>~2h15min from <strong>Kyoto<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Covered by the <strong>JR Pass<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desde_Takayama_Bus_Nohi_Express\"><\/span>From Takayama: Bus Nohi Express<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>~2 and a half hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scenic Route through the Japanese Alps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also stop at <strong>Shirakawago<\/strong> if you organize it well<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JR Pass does not cover it, but it can be easily booked online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kanazawa Castle is located right next to the city&#039;s Kenrokuen Gardens<\/strong>, por lo que si se hospedan en las cercan\u00edas podr\u00e1n llegar a pie a ambos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they are further away, they can take the Hokutetsu bus from Kanazawa Station, as well as the tourist Kanazawa Loop Bus or the Kenrokuen Shuttle Bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_hacer_en_Kanazawa_ademas_de_visitar_el_castillo\"><\/span>What to do in Kanazawa besides visiting the castle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the small towns we've been seeing, where the main attraction was the castle, Kanazawa has much more to offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It's a city with samurai history, Zen gardens, a geisha district, art, and gastronomy. Ideally, I would try to stay at least two nights in this city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kenrokuen Garden:<\/strong> One of the <strong>three most famous gardens in Japan<\/strong>, along with that of <strong>Korakuen<\/strong> (Okayama) and the Kairaku-en (Mito). It is in front of the castle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Higashi Chaya District (the geisha district):<\/strong> Traditional streets lined with tea houses. If you&#039;re not experiencing a rainy day like I was, it&#039;s a great place to take beautiful photos and walk around.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nagamachi District (samurai houses): <\/strong>Cobbled streets with typical mud walls. You can visit the <strong>Nomura family residence<\/strong> (very pretty inside)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Museum of Contemporary Art of the 21st Century: <\/strong>Modern architecture, interactive installations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Omicho Market:<\/strong> The city&#039;s fish and local food market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n    <script async defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/dist\/pa.umd.production.min.js\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\"><\/script>\r\n    <div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" \r\n                          data-gyg-tour-ids=\"647215,339566,499677\"\r\n                          data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\"\r\n        data-gyg-currency=\"USD\"\r\n        data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" \r\n        data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" \r\n        data-gyg-cmp=\"kanazawa_castillo\" \r\n        data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\">\r\n            <span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/kanazawa-l32537\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donde_alojarse_en_Kanazawa\"><\/span>Where to stay in Kanazawa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It's a big city, but the attractions are close to each other. My recommendation is to find something near these places so you can visit most of them on foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">My hotel was the <a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/4pBQORB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Torifito Hotel &amp; Pod Kanazawa<\/a>, well located, stylish and budget-friendly, ideal for travelers on a limited budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-japon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-japon.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-divisorio-japon-600x46.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"seccion-castillo-hiroshima\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Castillo_de_Hiroshima\"><\/span>Hiroshima Castle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally built in the 1590s, the castle was destroyed by the atomic bombing in 1945. It was rebuilt in 1958, a replica of the original that serves as a museum of Hiroshima&#039;s pre-World War II history.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog69.jpg\" alt=\"Castillo de Hiroshima\" class=\"wp-image-3902\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog69.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog69-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Hiroshima Castle <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Much of what was once the castle&#039;s exterior is now made up of houses, schools, offices, and shops in the modern urban area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It didn&#039;t catch my attention, and I would say that unless we are passing through on the way from the station to the Peace Memorial Park, I wouldn&#039;t recommend it as a must-see stop.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1355\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog68.jpg\" alt=\"Castillos de Jap\u00f3n: Hiroshima\" class=\"wp-image-3903\" style=\"width:600px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Castles of Japan: Hiroshima<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_a_Hiroshima\"><\/span>How to get to Hiroshima<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiroshima is extremely well connected by train and bus. The most common routes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"En_tren_Shinkansen_desde_Osaka_o_Kioto_Shinkansen_Sanyo_Sakura_o_Hikari\"><\/span>By train (Shinkansen) from Osaka or Kyoto: Shinkansen Sanyo (Sakura or Hikari)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From Osaka: ~1h30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Kyoto: ~2h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Covered by the <strong>JR Pass<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"En_tren_desde_Tokio_Tokaido_Sanyo_Shinkansen\"><\/span>By train from Tokyo: Tokaido + Sanyo Shinkansen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nozomi: ~4 hours (NOT included in JR Pass)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hikari + Sakura: ~5 hours (Yes, it is included)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"En_bus_desde_ciudades_como_Osaka_o_Fukuoka\"><\/span>By bus from cities like Osaka or Fukuoka<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There are night and day buses. They&#039;re cheaper but take much longer (about 5 to 10 hours).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To get to Hiroshima Castle, you only have to walk 15 minutes from the train station or from the Peace Park. You can also take the tram and get off at the stop.&nbsp;<strong>Kamiya-cho<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_hacer_en_Hiroshima\"><\/span>What to do in Hiroshima<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Peace Memorial Park:<\/strong> It&#039;s the emotional heart of the city. Within the park, you can visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, the Peace Museum, and the Cenotaph and Flame of Peace, among other attractions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shukkeien Gardens:<\/strong> Traditional Japanese garden, very pretty and quiet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Miyajima Island Tour:<\/strong> Famous for the <strong>floating torii<\/strong> of the sanctuary <strong>Itsukushima<\/strong>. Just 45 minutes from Hiroshima by ferry from Hiroshima<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n    <script async defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/dist\/pa.umd.production.min.js\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\"><\/script>\r\n    <div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" \r\n                          data-gyg-tour-ids=\"177477,681779,447393\"\r\n                          data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\"\r\n        data-gyg-currency=\"USD\"\r\n        data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" \r\n        data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" \r\n        data-gyg-cmp=\"hiroshima_castillo\" \r\n        data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\">\r\n            <span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/hiroshima-l32662\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donde_alojarse_en_Hiroshima\"><\/span>Where to stay in Hiroshima<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">I didn't stay in the city, as it was on my way to Miyajima Island, where I did spend a night at the fabulous <a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/4hxD9rR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mikuniya de Miyajima<\/a> guesthouse. It was one of the best places I've stayed in all of Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I only spent half a day in Hiroshima. I left my backpack in one of the station lockers and walked through Peace Park, visited the museum (recommended) and saw the castle from the outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you decide to stay in Hiroshima, the best location is definitely between the park and the station. All the places to visit are very close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom fondo-div fondo-japon\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/hiroshima-y-miyajima-en-2-dias-que-ver-y-como-organizar-tu-visita\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog26-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Torii flotante en Isla Miyajima\" class=\"wp-image-3848 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog26-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog26-533x400.jpg 533w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog26-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/japon_blog26.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/hiroshima-y-miyajima-en-2-dias-que-ver-y-como-organizar-tu-visita\/\">What to do in Hiroshima and Miyajima Island in two days<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Otros_castillos_de_Japon_que_tambien_vale_la_pena_conocer\"><\/span>Other castles in Japan that are also worth visiting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the six castles I visited and detail in this article, Japan is full of fascinating fortresses that can add a lot to your itinerary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Among the most outstanding are <strong>Nagoya Castle<\/strong>, one of the largest in the country and famous for its iconic golden shachihoko; <strong>Inuyama Castle<\/strong>, one of the few original castles that survived intact from the feudal era; and <strong>Hirosaki Castle<\/strong>, especially popular during the sakura season for the incredible scenery that surrounds it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pensamientos_finales_sobre_la_Ruta_de_los_Castillos_por_Japon\"><\/span>Final thoughts on the Castle Route in Japan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As I said at the beginning of the article, the best ones to visit in my opinion are the Black Castle in Matsumoto and the White Heron Castle in Himeji.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Himeji Castle<\/strong>It&#039;s the largest and most spectacular castle in Japan, known for its architectural beauty and gardens. It&#039;s one of the best representations of a Japanese castle in its original form, so it&#039;s a must-see if you&#039;re interested in history and photography.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Matsumoto Castle<\/strong>: Also known as the \u201cBlack Castle,\u201d it is famous for its unique structure and aesthetic appeal, especially when reflected in the surrounding ponds. Although smaller than Himeji Castle, it is incredibly picturesque and offers a more tranquil and accessible atmosphere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both are impressive, but if you&#039;re looking for the most iconic and monumental, Himeji is the one to choose. If you prefer something more picturesque and less crowded, Matsumoto is perfect.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During my month-long trip to Japan, I had the opportunity to visit several of the medieval Japanese castles that are still standing (with some restorations, of course). 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