Castles in Aichi

Aichi Prefecture has 17 castles, including Okazaki Castle and Kariya Castle. These range from original keeps to ruins, offering a look into Japan's past.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 20 best

Okazaki Castle

Okazaki Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Explore Okazaki Castle, birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu, a reconstructed castle with historical si...

Kariya Castle

Kariya Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Explore Kamejo Park, site of Kariya Castle, for history and a modern museum.

Tahara Castle

Tahara Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Explore Tahara Castle ruins, a historic site with a unique moat shape and museum, for a glimpse...

Ina Castle

Ina Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Explore Ina Castle ruins, a historic site and birthplace of the Tokugawa family crest.

Moriyama Castle

Moriyama Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Explore Moriyama Castle ruins, a flatland castle with a dry moat and monument, near Nagoya.

Anjō Castle

Anjō Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Explore the ruins of a significant flatland castle and learn about its history.

Ōno Castle (Chita District, Owari Province)

Ōno Castle (Chita District, Owari Province)

AICHI · CASTLE

Ōno Castle, a 14th-century hilltop fort, offers bay views and a glimpse into samurai history.

Ōno Castle

Ōno Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Ōno Castle is a historic castle ruin from 1584, significant for its connection to Tokugawa Ieyas...

Furumiya Castle

Furumiya Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Explore Furumiya Castle ruins, a historic Takeda clan site showcasing unique construction techni...

Ogyū Castle

Ogyū Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Ogyu Castle is a historic mountain castle ruin, significant for its Matsudaira clan origins.

Ōtaka Castle

Ōtaka Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Explore Ōtaka Castle, a historic site in Owari Province, known for its role in 16th-century sieg...

Hira Castle

Hira Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Hira Castle was a 16th-century flatland castle, an important outpost now marked by ruins.

Inuyama Castle

Inuyama Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

This castle has Japan's oldest castle tower, a National Treasure, and survived wars and disaster...

Kiyosu Castle

Kiyosu Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Explore Kiyosu Castle, a replica of Oda Nobunaga's former base, rich in samurai history.

Chiryū Castle

Chiryū Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Chiryū Castle was a significant castle and palace, now a park with a monument.

Iwasaki Castle

Iwasaki Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Explore a reconstructed castle with a rich history and a peaceful Japanese garden.

Koromo Castle

Koromo Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Explore Koromo Castle, a historic site with reconstructed elements and panoramic views.

Nishio Castle

Nishio Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Explore Nishio Castle's reconstructed gates and towers, a historical park with ongoing restorati...

Jōjō Castle

Jōjō Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Explore Jōjō Castle ruins, a 13th-century flatland castle, a short walk from Kasugai Station.

Nagoya Castle

Nagoya Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Nagoya Castle is a reconstructed historic landmark, home to golden shachihoko, and one of Japan'...

Suemori Castle

Suemori Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Explore Suemori Castle ruins, a historic flatland castle from 1548, for a glimpse into samurai h...

Yoshida Castle

Yoshida Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Yoshida Castle, a historic site in Toyohashi, offers a glimpse into Japan's feudal past.

Noda Castle

Noda Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Explore the ruins of Noda Castle, a 16th-century fortress with historical significance.

Nirengi Castle

Nirengi Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Explore Nirengi Castle ruins, a Sengoku-period site, now a park, for a glimpse into samurai hist...

Nagashino Castle

Nagashino Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Explore a historic castle site, pivotal in 16th-century samurai warfare, recognized for its stra...

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