About Samurai Castles

About Samurai Castles

Samurai Training & Arts: From Iaido to Calligraphy

Explore the martial and cultural disciplines that shaped the samurai — including iaido, kenjutsu, kyudo, calligraphy, jujutsu, and the tea ceremony. A clear guide for cultural travelers.
About Samurai Castles

Samurai Castles & Castle Towns You Can Visit from Tokyo (and Japan’s Iconic Castles)

Explore the best samurai castles and historic castle towns you can visit from Tokyo—Kawagoe, Odawara, Sakura, Matsumoto, and Ueda—plus Japan’s most iconic fortresses including Osaka Castle, Nagoya Castle, Himeji Castle, Kumamoto Castle, and Hirosaki Castle. Travel-friendly access tips, seasonal highlights, and samurai history insights included.