"Why I'm fascinated by Japanese castles"：Journey to another world、The moment you experience the life of a samurai”

Among foreign tourists traveling to Japan、One of the most popular sightseeing spots is the castle.。Majestic appearance、depth of history、And above all, the experience of experiencing a foreign culture first-hand.。These are、Visiting ``Japanese castles'' has become an attraction for foreigners.。

I、“Kekke” has visited more than 30 castles across the country so far.。The beautiful scenery I saw there、The story hidden behind history、It still remains in my heart。In this blog、Based on my experience、Reasons why foreign tourists want to visit castles、And we'll tell you more about how to enjoy it!

table of contents

1 Why are "castles" so popular among foreigners?
2 Specific castle recommendations：Brief introduction in table
3 “Kekke” experience
4 Please visit a Japanese castle‼

Why are "castles" so popular among foreigners?

There are several reasons why Japanese castles are special to foreigners.。

historical charm
Whereas European castles combine "defense and luxury"、Japanese castles have a unique architectural style that interweaves "art and strategy"。for example、The white walls of Himeji Castle are so beautiful that it is called "White Heron Castle"、On the other hand, it also has a solid defense system.。
The stage for movies and dramas
"The Last Samurai" and "47RONIN" etc.、Movies featuring Japanese castles are also popular overseas.。through these、Many people admire this place as a place where they can directly feel the worldview of samurai and ninja.。
harmony with nature
Japanese castles、In perfect harmony with the surrounding nature。cherry blossoms in spring、Autumn leaves in autumn、And in winter, snowy scenery、Another point is that you can enjoy the beauty of each season.。
Experiential tourism
Depending on the castle、Experience trying on armor、Stroll through the Japanese garden、You can also enjoy the spectacular view from the castle tower.。These “interactive” elements、It is a special memory for many foreigners.。

Specific castle recommendations：Brief introduction in table

Below is、These are the three castles I particularly recommend among the castles I visited.。

City name	Features	Recommended points	Location
himeji castle	world heritage、The beauty called Shirasagi Castle	Spectacular views from the castle tower	Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Matsumoto Castle	One of the existing five-story castle towers、Features black walls	From the end of March to the beginning of April, the contrast with the cherry blossom trees is beautiful.	Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture
Nijo Castle	Gorgeous wall paintings and a “corridor lined with Japanese warblers”	The interior decoration is eye-catching	Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

“Kekke” experience

The first time I visited Himeji Castle、The contrast between the pure white castle walls and the blue sky took my breath away.。That day happened by chance、You can also participate in guided tours held at the castle.、I was able to learn more about the historical background and the ingenuity of the defense system.。Also、At Matsumoto Castle, you will never forget the scenery created by the cherry blossoms in full bloom and the castle's black walls.。I took many photos、It was so beautiful that it couldn't be captured on camera.。

Please visit a Japanese castle‼

Japanese castles、More than just a tourist destination。Just stand there、It is a special place where you can experience the life of samurai and daimyo over hundreds of years.。Please refer to this article、Visit your favorite castle too。and、If you have ever visited a castle or、Is there a castle you would like to visit?、Please let us know in the comments! Also、If you like this article、Please share and bookmark😊

Which castle are you most interested in? Please let us know in the comments section!