[2024 Inuyama Attraction] Travel Guide for Inuyama Castle (Updated Oct)

#awesomepic Small city, small castle, but... still you can get somethings more.. It is one of only 12 original Japanese castles in Japan. Less Tourist especially foreigner... So, it is pretty quiet. There are small street foods available in front. #awesomepic

Inuyama Castle: One of the Twelve Original Castles

Inuyama Castle, a National Treasure, was built in 1537 during the Muromachi period by Oda Nobunaga's uncle, Nobuyasu. The castle keep is the oldest existing one in Japan. Located at the strategic point of the Nōbi Plain, the view from the top floor of the keep is truly breathtaking. The surrounding area features many tourist attractions, including the Kiso River, the old streets of Inuyama Castle Town, and Meiji Mura. Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu each controlled Inuyama Castle at different times, paving their way to becoming rulers of Japan. No reservation needed! For a visit to the National Treasure Inuyama Castle and a food tour in the castle town, the 'Inuyama Castle Town Ticket' is a great deal when you take the Meitetsu train.

Inuyama Castle in Aichi Prefecture

Inuyama Castle is indeed a valuable example of Japanese castle architecture from the Sengoku period. Its main structure is primarily built from wood and stone, showcasing the sophistication of traditional Japanese construction techniques. The use of wood in the castle's design, typical of Japanese castles, allowed for intricate craftsmanship, flexibility, and resistance to earthquakes, while the stone foundations provided a solid base for defense and structural stability. Inuyama Castle's preservation over the centuries, including its wooden interior, original layout, and historical details, makes it an essential reference for understanding the military, cultural, and aesthetic aspects of Japan's feudal castles. #aichi #inuyama #japanlover

Japanese Hakutei Castle? Come to Inuyama Castle to experience the poetic charm

❤Recommended Reason: It is said that the Japanese Confucian scholar Ogyū Sorai from the Edo period was inspired by the poem 'Early Departure from Baidi City' by the Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai. Geographically, China's Baidi City is located along the Yangtze River, while Inuyama Castle is near the famous Kiso River in Japan. Here, you can find both Chinese and Japanese versions of 'Early Departure from Baidi City'. When you stand at the top and overlook the entire city, you can feel the high terrain described in the first line, 'Amidst the colorful clouds'. Inuyama Castle's main keep has been preserved since the Japanese Warring States period and was designated as a national treasure in 1935 under Japan's National Treasure Preservation Law (the other three are Matsumoto Castle, Hikone Castle, and Himeji Castle). 📝Tips: Highly recommend buying the Inuyama Castle package ticket at Nagoya Station for 1680 yen. It also includes a map of Inuyama Castle and a coupon guide. The package includes: Round-trip train ticket from Meitetsu Nagoya to Inuyama Castle; Inuyama Castle admission voucher (remember to exchange it for a ticket at the entrance ticket office); Inuyama Castle Town discount coupons (some designated meals have discounts, the discount varies, generally following the order in the coupon guide); A coupon for the Japanese garden Urakuen, which we didn't visit. 🗓Itinerary: No backtracking: Get off at Inuyama Yūen Station--(walk 1.3km) Sanko Inari Shrine--Inuyama Castle--Inuyama Castle Town--return to Inuyama Station After finishing the tour of Inuyama Castle, return to Sanko Inari Shrine at the entrance, cross the road to Inuyama Castle Town. ✅Travel Tips: You need to take off your shoes to enter the main keep, and a plastic bag will be provided at the entrance to store your shoes. The most interesting part is that the stairs to each floor are quite steep; I used both hands and feet to climb. Going up is fine, but coming down is a bit harder, so walk slowly sideways. Fortunately, there aren't many people in the scenic area, otherwise, each floor would be crowded. The second floor is the armory, and the top floor has some introductions to the castle lord and history, with corridors and railings around to overlook the entire city. The castle lord was the Naruse family, with portraits of the first seven lords and photos starting from the eighth, but no tenure times. I guess they might just be honorary titles later on. If you have enough time, Meiji Mura is also worth a visit, but you need to take a bus from the JR station. If you just want to enjoy a quiet town, a walk along the Kiso River is already very pleasant. Inuyama Castle Inuyama Castle Town Sanko Inari Shrine

Very serene and enchanting

It has a cery nice design and color located just near the river which is the boundary of Aichi and Gifu prefecture. The entrance is just ¥550 for adults and you can also get inside of it and see the nice view on the top. The structural form of this castle is with watchtower. Do note you have to take your shoes off inside the castle and there are several sets of steep steps to get to the top. It was also pretty hot inside on the day we went. The view on top had the best view #songkran2024#mytravelhacks#cherryblossom2024#historicallandmarks#localguides#familytrip#trip#instatravel#goodfoods#foodphotography#langkawi#chinatown#ipoh#temples#familyfun#siemreap#edinburgh#คาเฟ่ห้ามพลาด

Inuyama Castle

It’s amazing

Soak in the festives at Inuyama Festival

Inuyama Festival is celebrated once a year as an offering to Haritsuna Jinja Shrine. Happens on the 1st Sunday of every April, the Inuyama Festival comprises the parade of 13 enormous floats that proceeds along with the melodies of flute and drums. 365 lanterns are adorned by the floats and will be lighten up when night comes. Aside from the parade of floats, do look out for pop-up stalls that sells with many local delicacies. As this Festival do attracts many locals and tourists, do join them early. #nagoya #japan

A Complete Guide to a Day Trip to Inuyama Castle, Originally Known as 'Baidicheng'

If you find Nagoya a bit boring when visiting central Japan, consider setting aside a day for Inuyama Castle. It's a leisurely visit, and four to five hours should suffice. You'll also have time to check out the popular online spot of the sunglass-wearing Hotei Buddha. ❤️ Must-Visit 🎏【Inuyama Castle】 As one of Japan's five national treasure castles, Inuyama Castle is not to be missed! Originally named Baidicheng, Inuyama Castle takes its name from Li Bai's poem 'Departing Baidi in the Morning Amongst Colored Clouds'. Compared to the Three Gorges, the landscape here is much more delicate, but the view is still among the best of Japan's many castles. Especially worth visiting is the top floor of the castle tower, where the landscape interspersed with mountains and water is truly worthwhile. 🍵【Yūrakuen | Jo-an Teahouse】 A solitary trip to Inuyama, with the scent of grass and moss drifting in the light rain. Enjoying tea in the national treasure-level teahouse Yūrakuen inside the Indigo Hotel is very pleasant. 🎎【Yama-guruma Pavilion】 You can see four festival floats. During the first weekend of April, there's the Inuyama Festival where 13 floats parade through the area. 🥢 Must-Eat There are many places to eat and drink in the castle town, and you can have lunch or afternoon tea here 🥩【Nikuhei】 Just buy a 'missile beef' two-course meal, which includes a serving of raw beef sushi and a serving of grilled beef rolls. 🍡【Hontō Charyō】 When you're tired from walking, it's a good place to sit down for tea. Seven different flavors of skewers with matcha. 🧁【cocotomo farm】 If you like coffee desserts, don't miss this shop 🪭 Tour Route There are three options for departing from Nagoya, take the Meitetsu Limited Express from Nagoya Station towards 【Shin-Tagami】 🚞 Get off at Inuyama Station, return from Inuyama-guchi Station 🚞 Get off at Inuyama-yūen Station, return from Inuyama Station 🚞 Board and alight at Inuyama Station For this trip, to visit the national treasure teahouse in the Indigo Hotel, I chose the second route. It felt a bit boring after getting off, so it's probably better to get off at Inuyama Station. Half a day is enough to enjoy Inuyama. Depart from Nagoya after ten in the morning, return in the evening, and even have time to take photos of the Hotei Buddha. 1️⃣ After getting off at Inuyama-yūen Station, first visit the 【National Treasure Teahouse Yūrakuen】 inside Indigo for photos and tea, or go to 【Meiji Village】 for a visit 2️⃣ Go up the hill to visit Inuyama Castle. On weekdays, there's basically no queue to enter the castle tower. But try to avoid weekends, as you may need to queue to enter Inuyama Castle. 3️⃣ After leaving Inuyama Castle, you can visit 【Haritsuna Shrine】 for safe childbirth, 【Sanko Inari Shrine】 for marriage and fortune, and 【Sarutahiko Shrine】 for traffic safety and business prosperity 4️⃣ Then, search for food along the castle town of Inuyama, or rent a kimono for a costume change. The 【Yama-guruma Pavilion】 is also a spot worth visiting 5️⃣ Finally, take the train back to Nagoya from 【Inuyama Station】 6️⃣ If there's time on the way back, you can stop by to visit the popular online spot of the Hotei Buddha (picture 10) to see what the Buddha looks like without sunglasses

Inuyama a must visit area in Nagoya!

#nagoyatrip Planning your trip to Japan in coming May? Do make Inuyama on your list as it is one of only twelve " "}original castles" "} left in Japan. Nagoya has got many ancient castles and this is definitely one you got visit! Area around Inuyama is filled with old Japanese culture and not to forgot the delicious food street! The shrine at the bottom area of Inuyama has got many Tori gates that you can take similar photo as that you would get in Kyoto! From the top of the castle you get to see the Kiso River! This amazing view is defining! What’s more is that every summer, the thousand years practice of Ukai Cormorant Fishing will be performed here and do put it on your list! From Inuyama Station and walk about 15 minutes along Kiso River path you’ll get to Inuyama! #Nagoya #Japan #Inuyama ##Castle ##Ancient ##Culture Recommended time spend: 5 hours

Inuyama Castle

#thingstodo Nice place to stop en route Kyoto. There is a shrine at the entrance, and the castle is right behind on a small hill. My first visit to a Japanese castle, very unique. The stair case inside the castle is very steep to reach every floor and I wonder how folks back then climbed up/down 🥲 Gorgeous view from the 3rd floor of the town around. There is a post town type Street opposite the castle.. To shop, drink and rent a kimono or just take photos. Nice place!

Inuyama Castle at Nagoya

#fallishere Inuyama Castle is located about an hour away from Nagoya and in the castle town, visitors can enjoy eating out, renting kimonos, and going down the river on a sightseeing boat. Note that the steps within the castle are very steep and not suitable for people with bad knees or legs. There are no handicap options at all. Uphill slope from bottom area to main entrance is also moderately difficult with cobbles stones steps and path. The view from the top is breathtaking though. You can see the Kiso River, the city of Inuyama & mountains.

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castle Inuyama with Sakura

it was really amazing trip with my friend !

Another castle that is close to my home is Inuyama Castle. It is fairly accessible from Nagoya Station for only around ¥700. Inuyama Castle, as the name suggests, is located in Inuyama, Aichi. What makes Inuyama Castle special is that, it is still the original castle built during 1440. It has not ever been reconstructed. Entrance fee for the castle is only ¥550. #wintergetaway

There are two shrines under the Inuyama Castle, one is the Sanko Inari Shrine, and the other is the Seiko Shrine. From these two shrines, it is the gate of Inuyama Castle. Inari Shrine has a long row of red bird houses, much more beautiful than the needle net shrine next door. Secretly telling you, Sanguang Inari Shrine has a money laundering shrine in front of the Tori, and you can wash your own coins with spring water. It is said that the money washed in the shrine spring water will double the money. Many Japanese people go to the special money laundering shrine to launder money for a good sign. It is quite superstitious to see Japanese people like this. The castle tower in Inuyama Castle is one of the twelve ancient celestial guards in Japan, and the style is the oldest. It is also known as "the four national treasures of Japan" with Kushiro Castle, Matsumoto Castle and Hikone Castle. Although not as gorgeous as some of the castles of later generations, there is no such excitement as the Nagoya Castle in Osaka, but the quaint stone sarcophagi, the pillars and the steep steps all give a heavy sense of history. Take off your shoes at the door, the corridor inside is narrow and narrow, only to the platform of each floor, it is wide. Climb to the penultimate floor with photos and maps of 47 famous cities in Japan. On the Internet, it is the top floor. There is a wooden floor on the outside of the top floor that allows you to go out and enjoy the scenery. But, however. . . The fence is super short and there is no protection. The wind is a little bigger. It is so scary to blow people. Slowly stick to the wall and relax, only to see the vast scenery outside. Kisokawa, Dasan, and the high-rise modern buildings of Nagoya in the distance are vividly in sight.

Inuyama Castle is located in Aichi Prefecture, and it is more than 40 minutes away from the downtown area of Nagoya, so it is also a must-see for many sightseeing in central Japan. Its really cheap to experience a price in a kimono in Inuyama, only half of Kyoto. Next to our experience is the Inuyama Museum, which is worth a visit. Walk in the old city, I found that many of the shops are hanging such long radishes at the door. It turned out to be unique to Inuyama and is the raw material of the radish cooked in Oden. Inuyama Castle is a castle, known as the national treasure of Japan. Under the Inuyama Castle is a shrine. We just climbed up and down in a kimono, which is very eye-catching. In fact, most of the girls wearing Japanese kimonos are Chinese girls. The goalkeeper is the amount of two foxes, which has the meaning of recruiting money, so this shrine is very popular with Japanese businessmen. Before entering the shrine, wash your right hand first, then wash your left hand, then rinse the water on your hand and wash the handle of the tweezers with the rest of the water. In order to respect local customs, you can first see how others do it, and it is easy to imitate it.