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Discover the best top things to do in , Japan including Matsue Castle, Former Taisha Station, Matsue Castle Town, Tsuwano Castle, Yukawa Family Old Residence, Muki Banda Remains, Jinpu-kaku Hall, Tottori Castle Ruins, Yonago Castle Ruins, Hagi Castle Town.
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1. Matsue Castle
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4.5 based on 1,499 reviews
Matsue symbol Matsue Castle is said to be one of the national treasures and one of the only orthodox towers among the 12 towers that exist throughout the country. Matsue Castle can be proud, please enjoy.
Reviewed By jeffreygalino - Hiroshima, Japan
If you are into history and culture, you should visit this castle. The structure is still in its original form. It looks unique compared to other Japanese castles for its black color. Discounted ticket price is given to foreigners. A panoramic view of Matsue City is seen from top.
2. Former Taisha Station
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4.5 based on 338 reviews
A beautiful wooden station building designated as an important cultural property of the country. Interiors and railway goods with high historical value are worth seeing as well as railway fans.
Reviewed By jeffreyrg - Higashihiroshima, Japan
Visiting this old station feels like going back in time. You can still see the schedules, mannequins wearing the original uniform, the railtracks and the train. The best part is it is free and near the other tourist spots.
3. Matsue Castle Town
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4.5 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By GaryH990 - Bloomington, United States
A stroll around the castle moat will take you to a collection of rather old houses, done in the early style but updated for convenience. Several are now tea houses or soba noodle shops, all set in very pleasant surroundings.
4. Tsuwano Castle
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4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By BZimm08 - Iwakuni, Japan
The Tsuwano Castle ruins was one of the highlights of visiting Tsuwano and I highly recommend coming here. There are a few options of getting to the top, you can hike or take a chair lift. It looks as if they are building a road closer so parking near the ruins, might be another option in the future. I opted for the chair lift since I have yet to do that in Japan. You can take the lift back down or hike. Once at the top, you do have to hike a little to get to the actual ruins but it is a fairly easy hike. The ruins and locations are incredible. The views from each ledge is gorgeous. The ruins itself are massive, I wish I could see what it would have been like when built up. The Tsuwano Castle ruins are easily one of my favorites in Japan.
5. Yukawa Family Old Residence
6. Muki Banda Remains
7. Jinpu-kaku Hall
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4.0 based on 101 reviews
Nifukaku is a French Renaissance Western-style building in Tottori city, Tottori Prefecture. Renowned as one of the leading Meiji region buildings in the Chugoku region, it is designated as an important cultural asset of the country on June 2, 1973. In 1907, the former residence of former royal prince Kahito 王, a former residence of the former Tottori 藩 lord Ikeda Nakahiro, built on the fan palace of Tottori Castle ruins, as an accommodation facility at the time of San'in line enlightenment.
8. Tottori Castle Ruins
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4.0 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By geelongexpat - Chatan-cho, Japan
The ruins are alright. There is not much information regarding what was once there. The park is pretty though. And there is a nice hike to the top of the hill with great 360 degree views. There was also an old abandoned schoolroom at the top.
9. Yonago Castle Ruins
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4.0 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By BZimm08 - Iwakuni, Japan
The Yonago Castle Ruins are not to be missed. I found that there was not to much to do in Yonago, but this is well worth exploring. There is a parking lot at the base, and several different hiking trails to the ruins, all were fairly easy. Once at the top you get incredible views of the city of Yonago, the sea, and Mt. Daisen. I bet it would be beautiful here during sun rise and sun set. The ruins itself are pretty impressive, it must have been a huge complex. Definitely, come here for the views!
10. Hagi Castle Town
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4.0 based on 299 reviews
Reviewed By SeeMoreLiveMore - Singapore, Singapore
The reason why I travelled to Yamaguchi Prefecture was so that I could visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site. And it was definitely worth it! The buildings and monuments within the old castle town is beautiful and well worth a walk along the old streets while taking in the history of it all.
