Castles in Gunma

Gunma Prefecture has eight castles, including Kanayama Castle and Numata Castle. These castles offer a glimpse into Japan's feudal past and are ideal for history enthusiasts.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 9 best

Kanayama Castle

GUNMA · CASTLE

Explore a mountaintop castle ruin with panoramic views and historical significance near Ota.

Maebashi Castle

GUNMA · CASTLE

A historic flatland castle site featuring surviving stone walls and moats, now home to the Gunma...

Nagurumi Castle

GUNMA · CASTLE

Explore Nagurumi Castle ruins, a historic site with well-preserved structures and a dramatic pas...

Koizumi Castle

GUNMA · CASTLE

Explore Koizumi Castle ruins, a historic flatland castle with a Kofun burial mound.

Numata Castle

GUNMA · CASTLE

Explore the historic grounds of a former castle, now a park, with scenic views.

Tatebayashi Castle

GUNMA · CASTLE

Explore the historic ruins of Tatebayashi Castle, a former samurai stronghold with unique water...

Takasaki Castle

GUNMA · CASTLE

Explore Takasaki Castle ruins, a historic flatland castle with remaining turrets and a scenic pa...

Iwabitsu Castle

GUNMA · CASTLE

Explore Iwabitsu Castle ruins, a strategic mountain fortress with unique radial moats.

Minowa Castle

GUNMA · CASTLE

Explore extensive ruins of a 16th-century hilltop castle, a national historic site.

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