Castles in Nara

Nara Prefecture's castles offer a look into Japan's past. Kōriyama Castle and Uda Matsuyama Castle are among the nine castles in the region.

Kōriyama Castle

Explore Kōriyama Castle ruins, a National Historic Site, famous for its cherry blossoms and uniq...

Explore the remains of a 16th-century mountaintop castle with strategic views.

Explore the ruins of a mountaintop castle and its historic town for a glimpse into samurai-era J...

Explore a historic flatland castle site with remaining moats and a gate.

Kataoka Castle is a historic hill castle ruin in Nara, notable for its large dry moat.

Explore the historic site of an ancient mountain castle built to defend Japan's capital.

Explore extensive ruins of a 16th-century mountain castle, once the largest in Yamato Province.

Explore Takatori Castle, a National Historic Site and one of Japan's great mountain castles.

Explore extensive ruins of a mountain castle, once a strategic base for powerful warlords.