Six cities in one week, ten train transfers, and over 400 years of history (3,000 if you count the dip in Japan’s oldest hot spring baths.) 2010 was when I had my life-changing first trip to Japan and five trips in, I’m gradually diving deeper into its more isolated pockets. Go here for my story for GaijinPot.com, Tokyo.







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Good job. I’ve been to about 17 castles but only two originals. Himeji and Hikone. Reading your post has encouraged me to explore and visit more originals. Also, I’m a member of a Japanese castle group on FB if you’d like to join, it’s very good. Simply called Japanese Castles.
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Thank you! Someone recently recommended Hirosaki Castle and another person said Aomori is their favourite part of Japan so I hope to do that one next. I’m going to check out the J Castles page too – see you there!
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