Castles in Mie

Matsusaka Castle and Kuwana Castle are among the twelve castles in Mie Prefecture. These castles offer a glimpse into Japan's feudal past.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 18 best

Matsusaka Castle

MIE · CASTLE

Explore Matsusaka Castle ruins, a historic site with impressive stone walls and scenic park view...

Kuwana Castle

MIE · CASTLE

Explore Kuwana Castle ruins, a historic water castle site with restored turret and river views.

Anō Castle

MIE · CASTLE

Explore the ruins of a large medieval hill castle with deep dry moats.

Nakiri Castle

MIE · CASTLE

Nakiri Castle is a historic castle ruin, offering a glimpse into Japan's feudal past.

Tamaru Castle

MIE · CASTLE

Explore Tamaru Castle ruins, a historic hirayamajiro with impressive stone walls and moats.

Kanbe Castle

MIE · CASTLE

Explore Kanbe Castle Park, a historic site with castle ruins and a rich samurai legacy.

Nagashima Castle

MIE · CASTLE

Explore the historical site of Nagashima Castle, once a pivotal fortress in Ise Province.

Nagashima Castle

MIE · CASTLE

Explore Nagashima Castle ruins, a historic mountain fortress with earthworks and a main enclosur...

Nagano Castle (Tsu)

MIE · CASTLE

Explore the ruins of a medieval mountain castle, once a key base for the Kudo clan.

Kiriyama Castle

MIE · CASTLE

Explore Kiriyama Castle ruins, a National Historic Site, for a glimpse into samurai history.

Iga Ueno Castle

MIE · CASTLE

Explore a reconstructed castle with impressive stone walls, a ninja museum, and a haiku master's...

Hamada Castle

MIE · CASTLE

Explore Hamada Castle ruins, a historic site with a shrine, park, and remnants of a 15th-century...

Tsu Castle

MIE · CASTLE

Explore Tsu Castle ruins, a historic site with a shrine and park, once a major domain headquarte...

Nakamurayama Castle

MIE · CASTLE

Explore a Sengoku-period castle ruin, now a park with cherry blossoms and unique attractions.

Akagi Castle

MIE · CASTLE

Explore Akagi Castle ruins, a hilltop fortress offering a glimpse into Japan's samurai past.

Hakumai Castle

MIE · CASTLE

Explore extensive mountain-top castle ruins, a National Historic Site with historical significan...

Toba Castle

MIE · CASTLE

Toba Castle, a unique "Floating Castle" with its main gate facing the sea, offers preserved ston...

Kameyama Castle

MIE · CASTLE

Explore Kameyama Castle, a historic site with a preserved yagura, offering a glimpse into Japan'...

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