Inuyama Castle

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★ 4.9 (50+ reviews) • 600+ booked
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Japan by visiting Inuyama Castle, the oldest castle in the country and a privately owned national treasure. Perched atop a hill next to the Kiso River, this medieval stronghold offers a glimpse into Japan's past and provides a commanding view of the surrounding land.
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Kitakoken-65-2 Inuyama, Aichi 484-0082, Japan

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Why people love Inuyama Castle

4.9 /5
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Anais **********
11 Jun
Small group activity that I highly recommend. The guide speaks Chinese but made the effort to explain things to us in English. Very kind to us. The different visits are interesting and the time spent at each point is sufficient to appreciate the different places.
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JiaYen ***
10 Jun
Almost like a private tour with four persons only in a comfortable van. The guide Summer is very informative and friendly and she also helps us take pics. Inuyama castle was nice to look out from the tower. Nice to walk around the shrines at the foot of the castle. Ena gorge was super pretty and does not need too much time to stop over. Magome juku was nice for a stop over for sit down lunch at the restaurant and walk to the observation top and appreciate the traditional shops around.
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Klook 用戶
10 Jun
The departure time is on time, the interior of the car is kept clean, the driver is very nice and he is also a tour guide, and he will introduce us to the features of the scenic spots.
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李 **
2 Jun
The weather was great. The tour guide that day was very kind and helped me take photos with my friends. Malong-juku and Tsumago-juku are really quaint and perfect if you like to roam!
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CHOW ***********
28 Apr
Went there for photography, the unique church building. Unfortunately, I didn’t have enough time to visit all the places, but I mainly visited all the places I wanted to visit. Very beautiful place, happy.
Klook User
23 Apr
I really like this historical mountain city. It has a special flavor and is well worth the trip... The entire trip was arranged just right! It's a very good journey
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Klook User
7 Apr
We're not ones to typically leave reviews, but since there's still no reviews and given the fact that we almost did not take this tour, I felt we'd do our part and leave this review for others who might interested in this tour. Yumi, our guide was great and very accomodating for us. Traveling as a group of six with two younger kids and my in-laws who are older and on the slower side can be challenging and she and everyone else we interacted with on our tour were very accomodating. We all enjoyed this tour I think because we got to experience things that we typically would not get to see traveling on our own around the Nagoya region. First stop in Seki City making the mini scissors was fun, especially for the kids and were cool little souveniers. We ended up buying several more to take home as gifts for others and me being a fan of all kitchen knives in Japan, ended up buying a nice vegetable knife to take home. So many different scissors, knives, even gardening and woodworking tools, I could have easily spend another hour shopping at our first stop! Alas, we must move on...... After a delicious lunch we got to walk through a historical district and tour an old traditional home then went to walk through the Washi museum which was to my surprise a great experience. Finally, the highlight, Inuyama castle which we walked with a local guide who was super knowledge about the history of the castle and led us on a tour of the castle all the way up to the top and around the outer walkway where we got a 360 degree view of the area. Yumi accompanied us the entire day as our guide and translator and was nice enough to make sure we got on the right bus back to our hotel at the end of the day. Safe to say that we were all happy that we chose to take this tour.
Cheung *******
20 Jan
Meiji Village is well worth visiting. After booking tickets on klook, just show the voucher directly at the entrance. A one-day unlimited ride ticket can be purchased at the window separately. For only ¥1,300, you can take the village bus, SL train and subway as you like. In addition, you can rent Meiji-era costumes to take photos at the Hakoro Clothing Store. When visiting different buildings, you can participate in a session explained by a docent, and you will have a deeper understanding of the special features of the building.
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Remarkable Landmarks and Must-Visit Sights

Inuyama Castle

Explore the oldest standing castle in Japan, built in 1537, and marvel at its historical significance. Climb to the top for a 360-degree view of Inuyama and enjoy the stunning sakura-lined river leading up to the castle.

Haritsuna Shrine

Visit this shrine known for prayers related to safe childbirth, traffic safety, and warding off evil. Admire the large torii gate and cherry blossom trees surrounding the shrine.

Sanko Inari Shrine

Experience the charm of this shrine with heart-shaped wooden ema boards, symbolizing wishes for love, marriage, and prosperity. Explore the fox statues and red torii gates, and don't miss the unique frog shrine for good luck.

Culture and History

Inuyama Castle played a significant role during Japan's Warring States period, offering a glimpse into the country's turbulent past. The castle and its surrounding attractions provide insights into medieval Japanese life and traditions.

Local Cuisine

Indulge in popular local dishes in Inuyama, experiencing unique flavors and must-try foods that reflect the region's culinary heritage.