Inuyama Castle & Castle Town

犬山城・城下町

4.4Est. 150Inuyama, Chubu

Local Pick

Overview

One of only twelve original Japanese castles, perched above the Kiso River with an intact Edo-era town below.

Inuyama Castle is Japan's oldest surviving wooden castle (1537), designated a National Treasure. The compact keep offers panoramic views of the Kiso River and surrounding mountains. Below, the preserved castle town features traditional merchant houses converted into cafes, dengaku (grilled tofu on sticks) shops, and craft stores. The castle's cherry blossom season is particularly stunning but far less crowded than Osaka or Himeji.

Local tips

Walk down to the riverbank below the castle at sunset for the most iconic photo angle. The castle glows against the evening sky with the Kiso River in the foreground.

Practical info

Japanese name: 犬山城・城下町
Nearest station: Inuyama-yuen Station (Meitetsu Inuyama Line)
Payment: Cards accepted

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