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Kiyosu Castle

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:13:45 GMT

I feel like such an idiot. I have seen that castle many times from the Shinkansen and I lived in Nagoya twice, but I've never been inside Kiyosu-jo. I've been back to Nagoya once since I lived there, but didn't have time. One day, I'm promising myself. Thank you for the great description Raymond, and I'm surprised photos are allowed inside, eh?

Osaka Castle

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:22:00 GMT

Julian, I think it's just a net to prevent people from dropping stuff on others below or maybe from jumping over the railing.

Osaka Castle

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:49:59 GMT

Is it a noren that hangs from the top of the castle? I didn't really notice it when I was there (many years ago) but I've been wondering what that is when I've seen pictures of it since then.

Odawara Castle

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:46:10 GMT

I spent a morning in Odawara about six years ago, but didn't have time to go to the castle. I finally made a few months ago. Odawara-jo has the best castle-museum I have seen.

Nagoya Castle

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:43:19 GMT

There is also a paper-doll museum (so well-done some things don't even look like paper until you get really close) on the grounds and a bug museum on the top floor of the castle. When I was coming out of the castle the first time I went there, I ran into a guy I played hockey with a couple of years earlier in Canada. Small world.

Inuyama Castle

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:39:02 GMT

Great little castle with great views of the city and close to nice, small museums. Also, not far from Jo-an tea house. I'm a bit sad to read that it's been sold. At least, I guess, that means it will be well-maintained.

Hiroshima Castle

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:31:18 GMT

It looks beautiful, and quite different from most Japanese castles with the wood on the outside. I can't believe I walked so close to it without even knowing it was there. ...oh well, someday.

Himeji Castle

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:28:29 GMT

I'm glad I saw this castle when I did, six years ago. I hope they will do a good job with their renovations and not fill the thing with Hello Kitty nonsense. Definitely the best castle in the world in my opinion. I would also like to say that I haven't looked at this site for a long time, but I'm glad it's still here and going strong. Well-organised and very informative.

Gujo Hachiman Castle

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:26:09 GMT

I drove to the castle, but was punished for my laziness by the castle actually being closed for Christmas! We did walk around the small castle grounds and of course the beautiful town before heading north for more of the beauty of Gifu.

Gifu Castle

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:23:59 GMT

Four years ago, we went to Gifu Castle finally after driving past it a couple of times. The castle itself is so-so, but the view is amazing.