Best 100 Castles
In 2006, the Japan Castle Builders’ Association selected Best 100 Castles from all over Japan.
Criteria for selection include popularity as a tourist destination, cultural assets and historical importance, and accuracy of restoration.
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How to visit
Best 100 Castles are located in various places in Japan.
We recommend that you start by visiting castles in famous tourist spots, castles that are World Heritage sites, and castles with keeps.
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About us
This site provides basic information about castles and how to access them for tourists.
We enjoy visiting castles all over Japan and have visited all of Japan's Best 100 Castles.
