Castles of Shikoku

Shikoku has many fine castles. Some are modern reconstructions of castles that were destroyed in various wars, but others are just as they were centuries ago.

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Kawanoe Castle, site of many battles

Kawanoe Castle located in central Shikoku was fought over by everyone who wanted to rule the island, and it was the site of many bloody battles. It's one of the castles visited on our Shikoku Castles and Culture tour. #Japanese_castle #samurai #history

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Cosplayers dressed in samurai armour at Uwajima Castle #Uwajima #castle #architecture #cosplay

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Ozu Castle in winter #japanesecastle #ozucastle #samurai

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The deep well of Uwajima Castle #Uwajima #castle #architecture

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A model of the framework beneath Uwajima Castle #Uwajima #castle #architecture

The interior of Uwajima castle with suits of armour #Uwajima #armour #samurai

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Kochi Castle is known for the spikes sticking out around the keep to prevent ninja from entering #ninja #Kochi

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The main tower of Uwajima Castle #castle #Uwajima #samurai #Shikoku

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Spectacular fireworks behind the castle at Imabari #castle #Imabari #fireworks #Shikoku

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Kawanoe Castle in Shikokuchuo #castle #Shikokucho

The grounds of Matsuyama Castle are bedecked with colourful plum blossoms in early spring #Matsuyama #castle #Shikoku #blossom Japanese Architecture, Yamaguchi, Chinoiserie Furniture, Japanese Zen Garden, Turning Japanese, Plum Blossoms, Japanese Zen, Go To Japan

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The grounds of Matsuyama Castle are bedecked with colourful plum blossoms in early spring #Matsuyama #castle #Shikoku #blossom

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Statue of castle builder Tōdō Takatora at Imabari Castle #Shikoku #castle #statue #Imabari

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An attractive but entirely modern castle on Hakatajima Island in the Seto Inland Sea.

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Imabari Castle in Ehime is one of the three castles in Japan whose moat is filled with seawater. Fish leaping out of the water is a common sight.

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Matsuyama Castle floats above the city at night.

Castles of Shikoku

Shikoku has many fine castles. Some are modern reconstructions of castles that were destroyed in various wars, but others are just as they were centuries ago.

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·4mo

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