Castles in Ishikawa

Ishikawa Prefecture is home to five castles, including Kanazawa Castle and Nanao Castle. They offer a look into the region's historical architecture and strategic past.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 5 best

Komatsu Castle

ISHIKAWA · CASTLE

Komatsu Castle: a historic site with impressive remnants, rebuilt for a powerful lord.

Matsunami Castle

ISHIKAWA · CASTLE

Explore 15th-century castle ruins, a dry garden, and learn about samurai history.

Torigoe Castle

ISHIKAWA · CASTLE

Explore Torigoe Castle, a mountain castle and National Historic Site, for a glimpse into samurai...

Kanazawa Castle

ISHIKAWA · CASTLE

Kanazawa Castle offers rebuilt historic structures, including unique turrets, and relaxing garde...

Nanao Castle

ISHIKAWA · CASTLE

Nanao Castle, an impressive sixteenth-century fortress, offers visitors a sense of its historica...

Castles elsewhere

Chiba 26
Aichi 25
Okinawa 24
Hyōgo 24
Shizuoka 21
Nagano 19
Gifu 18
Mie 18
Fukuoka 16
Fukushima 16
Niigata 16
Fukui 14

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