Most reviewed Historic sites in Japan

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Japan through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 72 places from Historic site category.

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Osaka Castle
Castle
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.
4.40 (67.2K reviews)
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Nagoya Castle
Castle
This restored castle originally completed in 1612 features artifacts & exhibits on the Edo Period.
4.20 (34.2K reviews)
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Kumamoto Castle
Castle
This reconstructed castle, originally completed in 1607, sits atop a hill & houses a history museum.
4.40 (17.1K reviews)
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Hikone Castle
Castle
Historic 17th-century castle featuring a scenic garden, on-site museum & public tours.
4.30 (16.4K reviews)
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Matsue-jō Castle
Castle
Five tiered castle built by Horio Yoshiharu & one of Japan's few remaining original feudal castles.
4.30 (12.6K reviews)
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Matsuyama-jō Castle
Castle
Accessed by chairlift, cable car or foot, this restored 17th-century castle is surrounded by a park.
4.40 (12.6K reviews)
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Kairakuen
Garden
First landscaped in 1842, a 32-acre park known for its plum varieties, bamboo forest & monuments.
4.20 (9.5K reviews)
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Goryōkaku
Historical place
Park with cherry trees in a late-Edo period, 5-pointed star-shaped fortress with a moat.
4.40 (9K reviews)
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Gifu Castle
Castle
Reconstructed 4-tier castle on Mount Kinka featuring a historical museum & city views.
4.20 (8.6K reviews)
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Meiji Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Avenue
Tourist attraction
City park known for its vibrant fall colors, sports facilities, softball stadium & tennis courts.
4.30 (6.8K reviews)
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Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces
Historical landmark
Historic Edo-period iron-smelting facility, built in 1857, with 15.7-m. brick-&-steel chimneys.
3.80 (5.4K reviews)
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Dejima
Historical place
Visitors can tour this fan-shaped island built by merchants in 1636 & used as a Dutch trading post.
4.00 (5.2K reviews)
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Morioka-jo Castle Site Park (Iwate Park)
Park
Raised park on top of Edo-period castle's walls with spring cherry blossoms & vibrant autumn colors.
4.00 (3.9K reviews)
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Nara Hotel
Hotel
Refined rooms & suites in a formal lodging offering a tea lounge, a bar & a French restaurant.
$95/night
4.40 (3.5K reviews)
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Zakimi Castle Ruins
Historical place
Built 1416–1422, the ruins of this castle & partially restored walls offer a visitor center & views.
4.30 (3K reviews)
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Iwakuni Castle
Castle
Striking, 4-story castle known for its scenic mountain views & samurai sword exhibits.
4.10 (2.9K reviews)
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Keage Incline
Historical place
Former railway track known for clusters of picturesque cherry blossoms lining a 582-meter slope.
4.40 (2.5K reviews)
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Nakagusuku Castle Ruins
Historical place
Restored castle wall ruins dating from the 14th century & located on a wide limestone plateau.
4.40 (2.4K reviews)
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Medan Perang Kuno Kawanakajima
Historical place
Large park on the site of a 1500s battlefield, with historical exhibits, paths & leafy picnic areas.
3.90 (2K reviews)
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Katsura Imperial Villa
Historical place
The grounds of this 17th-century imperial villa feature a scenic classical garden with teahouses.
4.50 (1.8K reviews)
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