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Exploring Yuzuki Castle: A Medieval “Earthwork Castle” of the Kono Clan Near Dogo Onsen | Japan’s Top 100 Castles #80
1. Quick Facts: What to Know Before You Go ItemDetailsCastle Name (No.)Yuzuki Castle (Japan's Top 100 Castles #80)Aliases / LocationYuzuki-jo (湯付城 / 湯月城) / Dogo Park, Matsuyama City, Ehime PrefectureFounder / Built YearMichimori Ko... -
Iyo Matsuyama Castle: Exploring One of Japan’s Top 12 Original Keeps | A Family Maze Adventure & Katō Yoshiaki’s Legacy
1. Essential Data Before You Visit ItemDetailsCastle Name (No.)Iyo Matsuyama Castle (Japan's Top 100 Castles No. 81)Alias / LocationKinki-jo, Katsuyama-jo / Marunouchi, Matsuyama City, Ehime PrefectureFounder / Construction YearKatō Yosh... -
Imabari Castle Guide: A Sea-Floating Fortress and the First “Sotogata” Keep by Master Builder Todo Takatora
1. Basic Data to Know Before Visiting ItemDetailsCastle Name (No.)Imabari Castle (Japan's Top 100 Castles No. 79)Alias / LocationFukiage-jo / 3-1-3 Doricho, Imabari City, Ehime PrefectureFounder / YearTodo Takatora / 1602 (Keicho 7)Major... -
Marugame Castle Guide: Exploring Japan’s Tallest Stone Walls | Family Trip to Kagawa & Shikoku Hidden Gem
1. Basic Data Before Your Visit ItemDetailsCastle Name (Number)Marugame Castle (Japan's Top 100 Castles No. 78)Alias / LocationKameyama Castle, Horai Castle / Ichibancho, Marugame City, Kagawa PrefectureFounder / Year BuiltIkoma Chikamas... -
Exploring Takamatsu Castle: The Water Fortress’s Defense Logic and the “Takamatsu Aoi” Crest
1. Basic Data to Know Before You Visit ItemDetailsCastle Name (No.)Takamatsu Castle (Japan's Top 100 Castles No. 77)Alias / LocationTamamo Castle / Tamamo-cho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa PrefectureFounder / YearIkoma Chikamasa / 1588 (Tensho... -
Shikoku Castle Tour Day 2: Conquering Takamatsu, Imabari, and Matsuyama Castles + The Ultimate “Taimeshi” Guide
【Kagawa-Ehime Castle Tour Day 2】Conquering the Three Castles of Takamatsu, Imabari, and Matsuyama! The Impact of Authentic "Taimeshi" and a Sauna Analysis Morning: Real-time Rescheduling and the Merits of Udon Originally, I had planned... -
Shikoku Japan Castle Tour: 3-Day Family Trip Itinerary to Kagawa and Ehime (100 Finest Castles & Local Gourmet)
The theme of this trip was "Balancing the conquest of Japan’s Top 100 Castles with creating family memories." From March 20th to 22nd, 2026, we traveled through Kagawa and Ehime prefectures. Here is the full 3-day, 2-night record of our ... -
Kagawa Castle Tour Day 1: Conquering Flight Delays with “Rescheduling” Skills, Marugame Castle Views, and Dormy Inn Comfort
[Kagawa Castle Tour Day 1] Neutralizing Flight Delays with "Rescheduling"! Marugame Castle Views and a Night at Dormy Inn The Start: A 2-Hour Flight Delay "Baptism" The journey began with an unexpected two-hour flight delay. After being ...
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