Inuyama castle designated as National Treasure 2024 12/15 Walking 15/12/2024 ContentsInuyama castle designated as National Treasure </noscript><iframe data-src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2431.1338510219607!2d136.93728325564194!3d35.38837026885295!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x60030ef5ad48ed91%3A0x285afa434603f635!2sInuyama%20Castle!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sjp!4v1732613996123!5m2!1sen!2sjp" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" class="lazyload" > Inuyama Castle, located in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture, is one of the 12 castles in Japan with an original surviving main keep. According to recent research, Inuyama Castle was constructed around 1580, making it the oldest among the twelve original castles still standing in Japan. Unlike flatland castles such as Nagoya Castle or Osaka Castle, Inuyama Castle was built on a hill, and its internal structure is entirely different. Exploring the interior and climbing to the top of the castle can be a fascinating experience. Inuyama Castle is about a 20-minute walk from Inuyama Station. Along the way, you’ll pass through remnants of the castle town, where old streets and traditional architecture are preserved. There are many restaurants in the area, making it a great place to enjoy a meal before or after your visit. Unfortunately, I forgot to take photos of the castle town, so I’ll jump straight to pictures of the castle itself. I climbed up to the front of the castle. Since it’s late November, the autumn leaves are in full display, adding vibrant colors to the surroundings. To enter the castle, you need to pay an admission fee, which is currently 550 yen for adults. I didn’t take photos inside the castle. The stairs are incredibly steep, making it difficult and impractical to take pictures. It’s better to just enjoy the experience without a camera. Also, for women, I’d recommend wearing pants for more ease and comfort while climbing. The photo above shows the view from the top floor of the castle. The autumn foliage is stunning and adds to the charm of the scenery. The photo from the opposite side shows the Kiso River. Our map I’ve compiled a list of Nagoya’s places that I’ve personally visited. Is Nagoya boring? Not at all! While it has developed as an industrial city, it also hides interesting places full of history and culture. Use this guide to explore Nagoya and discover its hidden gems. </noscript><iframe data-src="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/embed?mid=16VlzhTVi_UPBU1Jsx9o-65vRrIg4SAM&ehbc=2E312F" width="640" height="480" class="lazyload" > Plan Your Nagoya Adventure Event Food & Drink Hotel Museum Temple Shrine Castle Park Walking Castle Copied the URL ! Copied the URL ! Related articles Experience Nagoya Like a Local: Markets, Historic Streets, and Community Festivals 04/06/2026 Shiroyama Hachimangu Shrine: A Hidden Historic Walk Near Kakuozan in Nagoya 02/06/2026 Explore Tamesaburo Memorial Museum and Sukiya Café in Nagoya’s Kakuozan District 01/06/2026 Kakuozan Spring Festival 2026: A Local Festival Experience in Nagoya 29/05/2026 Jiro-Style Udon in Nagoya Marunouchi: Trying Sansuke’s Famous Meat Udon 26/05/2026 Nagoya Grampus New Stadium Experience: Visiting Paloma Mizuho Stadium 18/05/2026 Nagoya Ceramics Exhibition Hall: A Free Museum on the Cultural Path 22/04/2026 Hyakka Hyakuso Nagoya Guide: A Hidden Garden on the Cultural Path 22/04/2026
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