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[100 Fine Castles of Japan – No.054] Osaka Castle: The Tokugawa Obsession That Buried Toyotomi’s Legacy, and a Massive Museum Revealing Deep Historical Drama
Osaka Castle (Japan's Top 100 Castles No. 54) with our 8-year-old son: the Tokugawa castle built over Toyotomi's, a museum-like keep and armor try-ons in Sanada Yukimura's helmet. Stamp at the keep's first-floor information desk, about 2–3 hours. -
[100 Fine Castles of Japan – No.059] Himeji Castle: Ikeda Terumasa’s Survival Strategy and Conquering the Ultimate Maze Castle with Kids!
World Heritage Himeji Castle (Japan's Top 100 Castles No. 59) with our 8-year-old son: maze-like paths up to the National Treasure main keep. Stamp at the management office, about 2–2.5 hours. -
Nijo Castle Kyoto Guide with Kids | 100 Fine Castles No.53
Nijo Castle (Japan's Top 100 Castles No. 53) with our 8-year-old son: the National Treasure Ninomaru Palace, where Ieyasu met Hideyori. Stamp at the general information center, about 1.5–2 hours.
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