Castles in Okayama

Okayama Prefecture is home to nine castles, including the historic Okayama Castle and the mountain-top Bitchū Matsuyama Castle. These sites offer a look into Japan's feudal past and diverse architectural styles.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 13 best

Okayama Castle

OKAYAMA · CASTLE

Okayama Castle, a historic black-lacquered landmark, offers a glimpse into Japan's feudal past.

Ki Castle

OKAYAMA · CASTLE

Explore Ki Castle, an ancient mountain fortress with restored walls and gates, offering a glimps...

Takamatsu Castle

OKAYAMA · CASTLE

Takamatsu Castle is a historic flatland castle ruin, famous for a 1582 water attack.

Katsuyama Castle

OKAYAMA · CASTLE

A historic castle site in Okayama Prefecture, notable for its strategic river defense.

Fukuyama Castle (Sōja)

OKAYAMA · CASTLE

Explore a 14th-century mountain castle, now a National Historic Site, with impressive stone remn...

Shimotsui Castle

OKAYAMA · CASTLE

Explore Shimotsui Castle ruins, a historic site offering views and a glimpse into Japan's feudal...

Kameyama Castle

OKAYAMA · CASTLE

Kameyama Castle, a historic site, offers a glimpse into Japan's feudal past.

Tenjinyama Castle (Bizen)

OKAYAMA · CASTLE

Explore Tenjinyama Castle ruins, a mountaintop fortress with historical earthworks and stone wal...

Ōmeguri-Komeguri Mountain Castle

OKAYAMA · CASTLE

Explore extensive ruins of an ancient mountain castle, a National Historic Site with unique eart...

Bitchū Matsuyama Castle

OKAYAMA · CASTLE

Japan's only original mountaintop castle, offering unique history and views.

Takakoshi Castle

OKAYAMA · CASTLE

Explore Takakoshi Castle ruins, a historic mountaintop fort with strategic views.

Tsuyama Castle

OKAYAMA · CASTLE

Explore Tsuyama Castle ruins, a National Historic Site and one of Japan's top cherry blossom spo...

Kosuge Castle

OKAYAMA · CASTLE

Explore the overgrown ruins of Kosuge Castle, once a residence for the Ebara Nasu clan.

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