Castles in Nagano

Nagano Prefecture has 15 castles, including Tatsuoka Castle and Takashima Castle. These historical sites offer a glimpse into Japan's past.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 19 best

Tatsuoka Castle

NAGANO · CASTLE

Tatsuoka Castle is a rare star-shaped Edo-period fortress, a nationally designated historic site...

Takashima Castle

NAGANO · CASTLE

Takashima Castle, a rare lake castle, offers a glimpse into Edo period engineering and history.

Matsushiro Castle

NAGANO · CASTLE

Explore a historic flatland castle with moats, a National Historic Site built in 1559.

Maruko Castle

NAGANO · CASTLE

Explore Maruko Castle, a historic mountain castle park in Ueda City.

Igawa Castle

NAGANO · CASTLE

Explore the historic ruins of Igawa Castle, a 14th-century flatland castle.

Haibara Castle

NAGANO · CASTLE

Haibara Castle is a mountain castle ruin in Matsumoto, offering a glimpse into samurai history.

Tsumago Castle

NAGANO · CASTLE

Tsumago Castle was a mountain fortress with a strategic location, notable for its defensive feat...

Yamabe Castle

NAGANO · CASTLE

Explore Yamabe Castle ruins, a mountaintop fortress with stone walls and historical significance...

Hayashi Castle

NAGANO · CASTLE

Explore Hayashi Castle, a mountainside ruin and National Historic Site, for a glimpse into samur...

Arato Castle

NAGANO · CASTLE

Explore a reconstructed mountain castle, once home to the Yamada clan, now a historic park.

Katsurao Castle

NAGANO · CASTLE

Explore a mountain castle ruin, once home to the Murakami clan, with historical significance.

Iiyama Castle

NAGANO · CASTLE

Explore a historic hill castle site with a shrine, park, and scenic views.

Iida Castle

NAGANO · CASTLE

Iida Castle is a historic castle site now home to a shrine and art museum.

Takanashi clan fortified residence

NAGANO · CASTLE

Explore the ruins of a Sengoku period fortified residence and its historical park.

Takatō Castle

NAGANO · CASTLE

Takatō Castle is a historic site in Ina, Nagano, famous for its cherry blossoms.

Komoro Castle

NAGANO · CASTLE

Explore Komoro Castle, a unique castle ruin built into a valley, now a scenic park.

Sanada Main Castle

NAGANO · CASTLE

Explore a large mountain castle, a historic command center of the Sanada clan.

Ueda Castle

NAGANO · CASTLE

Ueda Castle: a reconstructed Edo period castle with historical significance and cherry blossoms.

Fukushima Castle

NAGANO · CASTLE

Explore the ruins of a mountain castle, once home to the Kiso clan.

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