Best places: Historic sites in Japan

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Oka Castle Ruins
Castle
Panoramic views of the mountains from the remains of this castle, popular during cherry blossom.
4.40 (1.5K 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tayasumon Gate
Historical place
Landmark gate with intricate wood designs, leading to a small castle from the Edo period.
4.30 (227 reviews)
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Yushima Seido
Historical landmark
Dating to the 17th century, this Confucian temple is known for serving as a center of learning.
4.10 (1.3K reviews)
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Hachiōji Castle Ruins
Castle
Mountainside remains of a 16th-century castle, with shrines & monuments in the surrounding forest.
4.10 (1K reviews)
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