{"id":874,"date":"2026-05-04T05:23:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T05:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/?p=874"},"modified":"2026-10-09T06:25:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T06:25:37","slug":"2026odawara","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/en\/2026odawara\/","title":{"rendered":"[Day Trip with Kids] Odawara Castle &#038; Ishigakiyama Ichiya Castle Itinerary: Two Castles by Train from Tokyo \u2014 Time Needed, Access &#038; Stamps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the first day of Golden Week, our family of three with our 8-year-old son took a day trip by train from Tokyo to Odawara to storm two castles. We conquered both <strong>Odawara Castle (Japan&#8217;s Top 100 Castles)<\/strong>, the Hojo clan&#8217;s stronghold, and <strong>Ishigakiyama Ichiya Castle (Continued Top 100 Castles)<\/strong>, built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi for the siege of Odawara, in a single day. Leaving Tokyo at 7:30 a.m. and departing Odawara at 4 p.m., we packed armor try-ons, scenic sweets and local station melodies into about eight and a half hours \u2014 here&#8217;s the whole day-trip course in one article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key points<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Castles visited<\/strong>: Odawara Castle (Japan&#8217;s Top 100 Castles No. 23), Ishigakiyama Ichiya Castle (Continued Top 100 Castles No. 126)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time needed<\/strong>: about 2.5 hours at Odawara Castle and about 1\u20131.5 hours at Ishigakiyama Ichiya Castle \u2014 both are doable as a day trip from Tokyo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Getting around<\/strong>: Tokaido Line on the way there, a taxi (about \u00a5300 with an Uber discount) from Odawara Castle to the Ichiya Castle, and the \u201cUmemaru\u201d sightseeing bus back<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fun for kids<\/strong>: armor try-on (\u00a5500), shuriken throwing, and the scenic swing and soft-serve ice cream at Yoroizuka Farm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Note<\/strong>: the last sightseeing bus from the Ichiya Castle leaves around 3:30 p.m. \u2014 always check the timetable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Day-trip schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7:30 Leave Tokyo Station (box seats on the Tokaido Line)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9:00 Arrive at Odawara Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9:30 Odawara Castle (keep, armor try-on, shuriken throwing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12:00 Lunch at \u201cLea Lea\u201d by the moat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12:40 Visit the graves of Hojo Ujimasa and Ujinao<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>13:00 Taxi (Uber) to Ishigakiyama Ichiya Castle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>13:20 Walk the Ishigakiyama Ichiya Castle ruins \u2192 break at Yoroizuka Farm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15:30 \u201cUmemaru\u201d sightseeing bus to Odawara Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15:50 The statue of Hojo Soun in front of the station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>16:00 Leave Odawara Station (Green Car on the way home)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Getting around<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Going: deliberately taking the local Tokaido Line<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Partly because we hadn&#8217;t booked the shinkansen, we deliberately took box seats on the Tokaido Line. Mt. Fuji was clearly visible from the window \u2014 a lucky start. Another treat on the Tokaido Line is each station&#8217;s \u201clocal departure melody\u201d: Southern All Stars&#8217; \u201cKibo no Wadachi\u201d at Chigasaki, \u201cOborozukiyo\u201d at Ninomiya and other stations, and \u201cOsaru no Kagoya\u201d at Odawara. My son and I listened closely every time the train stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the way, the novel about Kuroda Kanbei that my samurai-loving son was reading happened to reach the \u201csiege of Odawara\u201d scene. The place we were heading to and the story connected in real time \u2014 a coincidence that had us thrilled in the train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260501_233940629-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"The Tokaido Line window and our Charizard plush\" class=\"wp-image-806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260501_233940629-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260501_233940629-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260501_233940629-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260501_233940629-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260501_233940629-2048x1538.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Odawara Castle \u2192 Ishigakiyama Ichiya Castle: \u201cbuying altitude\u201d with a taxi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The road from the Odawara Castle area up to the Ichiya Castle on the mountain is very steep. We happened to have an Uber discount, so a taxi took us to the top for only about \u00a5300. On a hot day, we didn&#8217;t have to make the family walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Returning: the \u201cUmemaru\u201d sightseeing bus and the Green Car<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the Ichiya Castle we took the \u201cUmemaru\u201d sightseeing bus back to Odawara Station. A volunteer guide explained things as we went down the mountain, so the ride was educational too. However, <strong>the last bus leaves around 3:30 p.m.<\/strong>, so checking the timetable is a must. On the train home we treated ourselves to the Green Car to rest backs worn out by box seats and castle walking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20260502_043108565-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The timetable of the \u201cUmemaru\u201d sightseeing bus\" class=\"wp-image-799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20260502_043108565-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20260502_043108565-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20260502_043108565-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20260502_043108565-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20260502_043108565-1538x2048.jpg 1538w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20260502_043108565-scaled.jpg 1922w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Odawara Castle (Japan&#8217;s Top 100 Castles No. 23)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Time needed: about 2.5 hours (keep, armor try-on, shuriken throwing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stamp: on the first floor of the Odawara Castle keep, near the exit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking: paid lots nearby (arrive early before festivals and other busy times)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kids&#8217; activities: armor try-on in the main bailey square (\u00a5500), shuriken throwing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The keep isn&#8217;t an original, but the inside is like a museum where you can learn the Hojo clan&#8217;s history and the castle&#8217;s structure. From the top floor you can see all of Sagami Bay, and even the direction of the Ishigakiyama Ichiya Castle we were heading to next. \u201cA castle suddenly appeared on top of that mountain\u2026\u201d \u2014 you can imagine the pressure the Hojo side felt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_003814668-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"The keep of Odawara Castle\" class=\"wp-image-810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_003814668-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_003814668-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_003814668-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_003814668-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_003814668-2048x1538.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the main bailey square we tried on armor. Our son walked around the castle as a samurai, and at shuriken throwing he aimed at the target with concentration worthy of Fuma Kotaro. Note that when the moats are full of water, you can&#8217;t see the famous \u201cshoji-bori\u201d (lattice moats) directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20260502_022908217-1-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Our son trying on armor in Odawara Castle's main bailey square\" class=\"wp-image-790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20260502_022908217-1-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20260502_022908217-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20260502_022908217-1-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20260502_022908217-1-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20260502_022908217-1-1538x2048.jpg 1538w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20260502_022908217-1-scaled.jpg 1922w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more details, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/en\/023-odawara\/\">Odawara Castle article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lunch: \u201cLea Lea\u201d by the moat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For lunch we went to \u201cLea Lea\u201d by the moat. In the warm atmosphere of a shop run single-handedly by the owner, a coconut-milk chicken curry restored our energy after storming the castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graves of Hojo Ujimasa and Ujinao<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After lunch we stopped by the graves of Hojo Ujimasa and Ujinao and quietly put our hands together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_040010278-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"The graves of Hojo Ujimasa and Ujinao\" class=\"wp-image-809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_040010278-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_040010278-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_040010278-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_040010278-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_040010278-2048x1538.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Ishigakiyama Ichiya Castle (Continued Top 100 Castles No. 126)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Time needed: about 1\u20131.5 hours (walking the ruins and a break at Yoroizuka Farm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stamp: near the park entrance, in front of the restrooms (easy to miss!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access: taxi going up, the \u201cUmemaru\u201d sightseeing bus coming back<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi for the siege of Odawara, it&#8217;s known as the first castle in the Kanto region built entirely with stone walls. No buildings remain, but bold \u201cnozura-zumi\u201d rough stone walls survive here and there, conveying the might of the era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_051924351-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"The rough-stone walls of Ishigakiyama Ichiya Castle\" class=\"wp-image-811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_051924351-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_051924351-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_051924351-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_051924351-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_051924351-2048x1538.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking down from here, you can imagine the despair of the Hojo side, watched every single day. Today there are many buildings and spotting Odawara Castle is quite hard, but experiencing \u201cboth viewpoints\u201d in one day \u2014 looking up from Odawara Castle and down from the Ichiya Castle \u2014 is the best part of this course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20260502_0532218512-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"The city of Odawara and Sagami Bay seen from Ishigakiyama Ichiya Castle\" class=\"wp-image-794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20260502_0532218512-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20260502_0532218512-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20260502_0532218512-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20260502_0532218512-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20260502_0532218512-2048x1538.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A break at Yoroizuka Farm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When fatigue from back-to-back castles started to show, we headed right next door to Yoroizuka Farm. It has a scenic swing overlooking Sagami Bay that even kids who aren&#8217;t into history will enjoy. For soft-serve, Dad and son were \u201cmilk fans\u201d and my wife a \u201cpudding fan.\u201d We also bought a Mother&#8217;s Day gift, and with the ice cream it all came to under \u00a510,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_045925623.NIGHT_-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Soft-serve ice cream at Yoroizuka Farm\" class=\"wp-image-807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_045925623.NIGHT_-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_045925623.NIGHT_-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_045925623.NIGHT_-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_045925623.NIGHT_-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_045925623.NIGHT_-2048x1538.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more details, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/en\/126-ishigakiyamajo\/\">Ishigakiyama Ichiya Castle article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finale: the statue of Hojo Soun in front of the station<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back at the station by bus, we went to the statue of Hojo Soun in front of it. At the statue of the \u201cfire-ox strategy\u201d \u2014 releasing oxen with torches tied to their horns \u2014 our son shouted \u201cThat&#8217;s a famous strategy!\u201d in excitement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_063007100-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The statue of Hojo Soun in front of Odawara Station\" class=\"wp-image-808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_063007100-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_063007100-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_063007100-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_063007100-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_063007100-1538x2048.jpg 1538w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_063007100-scaled.jpg 1922w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q. Can you visit both Odawara Castle and Ishigakiyama Ichiya Castle on a day trip?<\/strong><br>A. Yes. We left Tokyo at 7:30 a.m. and departed Odawara at 4 p.m. Plan about 2.5 hours for Odawara Castle and about 1\u20131.5 hours for the Ichiya Castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q. How do you get from Odawara Castle to Ishigakiyama Ichiya Castle?<\/strong><br>A. It&#8217;s a steep hill, so a taxi is easiest with kids. We used Uber. The \u201cUmemaru\u201d sightseeing bus is handy for the return, but the last bus is around 3:30 p.m., so check the timetable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q. Where are the Top 100 Castles stamps?<\/strong><br>A. At Odawara Castle it&#8217;s on the first floor of the keep near the exit; at Ishigakiyama Ichiya Castle it&#8217;s near the park entrance in front of the restrooms. The Ichiya Castle stamp is easy to miss, so watch out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q. Are there activities kids can enjoy?<\/strong><br>A. You can try on armor (\u00a5500) and throw shuriken in Odawara Castle&#8217;s main bailey square. At the Ichiya Castle, we recommend Yoroizuka Farm&#8217;s scenic swing and soft-serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the train home, our son murmured, \u201cIt doesn&#8217;t feel like we left today.\u201d Just as he said, with the novel connection, conquering two castles and scenic sweets, it was a day so full it felt like a multi-day trip. The Hojo&#8217;s Odawara Castle and Hideyoshi&#8217;s Ichiya Castle \u2014 experiencing both the attackers&#8217; and defenders&#8217; sides in a single day makes Odawara a perfect castle course for families, reachable as a day trip from Tokyo. We couldn&#8217;t see the shoji-bori at Odawara Castle, so next we&#8217;d like to visit Yamanaka Castle, where you can see them.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A day-trip itinerary by train from Tokyo with our 8-year-old son to Odawara Castle (Japan&#8217;s Top 100 Castles) and Ishigakiyama Ichiya Castle (Continued Top 100). Time needed and stamp locations, the taxi up to the Ichiya Castle and tips for the Umemaru sightseeing bus, plus armor try-ons and Yoroizuka Farm for kids.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":810,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"swell_btn_cv_data":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/?p=801","_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_hide_featured_image":false,"_jetpack_featured_image_duplicate_dismissed":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[5],"tags":[14],"class_list":["post-874","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel","tag-2026odawara","en-US"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/phc6Nz-e6","jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260502_003814668-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/874","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=874"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/874\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2043,"href":"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/874\/revisions\/2043"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/810"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=874"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=874"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=874"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}