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Walking Fukuoka Castle: A Field Report Seeking the View from the Castle Tower
Walk through Fukuoka Castle toward the panoramic view from the castle tower. A field report exploring historic gate ruins and stone walls.
Fukuoka
Hakata
Tourism
Japanese castle
100 famous castles in Japan
Nationally designated Places of Scenic Beauty
Koedo Kofu Hanakoji Guide: Edo-Style Streets and Yamanashi Cuisine Near Kofu Castle
Koedo Kofu Hanakoji is a new attraction near Kofu Castle, recreating the Edo-period townscape. Discover 12 shops offering Yamanashi cuisine and Kameya-za, a theater reviving Edo's entertainment culture.
Yamanashi
Kofu City
Tourism
Why Did the Battle of Sekigahara Happen? Japan's Greatest Power Struggle Explained
Learn why the Battle of Sekigahara happened in 1600. This guide explains the power struggle between Tokugawa Ieyasu and Ishida Mitsunari after Toyotomi Hideyoshi's death.
Japanese history and culture
ICHIRAN Souhonten: Enjoying Japan's Most Famous Tonkotsu Ramen at Its Fukuoka Nakasu Flagship
ICHIRAN's flagship store in Fukuoka's Nakasu is open 24 hours. Enjoy their legendary tonkotsu ramen at the "Flavor Concentration Counter," customized to your taste.
Fukuoka
Hakata
Gourmet
Kumamoto Castle Guide: Tickets, Highlights & How This Iconic Fortress Rose from the 2016 Earthquake
Plan your visit to Kumamoto Castle - one of Japan's top 3 castles, now restored after the 2016 earthquake. Ticket prices, the renewed main tower, a hands-on museum, and local food spots included.
Kumamoto
Kumamoto City
Tourism
Japanese castle
100 famous castles in Japan
Three Great Castles of Japan
Travel Plans
Wakuwaku-za: Kumamoto Castle's Interactive Museum Where History Comes Alive
Wakuwaku-za is an interactive museum at Kumamoto Castle. Learn history through VR, projection mapping, and arcade games. Visit before the castle!
Kumamoto
Kumamoto City
Tourism
Kumamoto Castle Main Tower Guide: Exploring the Tenshukaku's Interactive Exhibits After Earthquake Restoration
Your guide to Kumamoto Castle's main tower, restored after the 2016 earthquake. Discover interactive exhibits with projections and models across 7 floors.
Kumamoto
Kumamoto City
Tourism
Japanese castle
100 famous castles in Japan
Three Great Castles of Japan
Kumamoto Castle Inari Shrine: Unique Goshuin & Adorable Lace Omamori at a 430-Year-Old Guardian Shrine
Your guide to Kumamoto Castle Inari Shrine, founded by samurai lord Kato Kiyomasa in 1588. Discover limited-edition goshuin, adorable lace omamori, and the blessings of this beloved shrine.
Kumamoto
Kumamoto City
Tourism
Shrine
Takahashi Park: Statues of Ryoma Sakamoto and Katsu Kaishu Near Kumamoto Castle
Takahashi Park sits beside Kumamoto Castle with statues of Meiji reformers including Ryoma Sakamoto and Katsu Kaishu. A hidden gem packed with modern Kumamoto history.
Kumamoto
Kumamoto City
Tourism
Keika Ramen Honten: The Kumamoto Pioneer That Brought Tonkotsu to Tokyo
Keika Ramen pioneered Kyushu tonkotsu in Tokyo since 1968. Visit the original honten in Kumamoto for authentic ma-yu garlic oil ramen.
Kumamoto
Kumamoto City
Gourmet