10 Castles you need to visit this Autumn 2025 Guide

Japan 🇯🇵 Guide by: @pov_japan_

1. Himeji Castle (Hyogo)
• Japan’s most beautiful castle, called the “White Heron.”
• The white walls + fiery autumn leaves = postcard perfect.

2. Hiroshima Castle (Hiroshima)
• Known as “Carp Castle.”
• Rebuilt after WWII, surrounded by a wide moat lined with maple and ginkgo trees.

3. Osaka Castle (Osaka)
• Vast park with 600+ ginkgo trees glowing golden in autumn.
• Evening light-ups during the season.

4. Matsumoto Castle (Nagano)
• Striking black exterior (“Crow Castle”).
• Snow-capped mountains + autumn trees = dramatic scenery.

5. Nagoya Castle (Aichi)
• Famous golden shachihoko on its rooftop.
• Autumn leaves in the expansive gardens add elegance.

6. Kanazawa Castle (Ishikawa)
• Right beside Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan’s top 3 gardens.
• A mix of red maples and golden ginkgo all around.

7. Kumamoto Castle (Kumamoto)
• Legendary for its massive stone walls.
• Recently restored, glowing against autumn skies.

8. Okayama Castle (Okayama)
• Called the “Crow Castle” for its black facade.
• Best paired with Korakuen Garden’s maple paths.

9. Inuyama Castle (Aichi)
• One of Japan’s oldest surviving castles.
• Perched over Kiso River, framed by autumn reds.

10. Hikone Castle (Shiga)
• Original wooden keep with views of Lake Biwa.
• Famous for nighttime autumn leaf light-ups.

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