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Castle Hopping: Fukuoka Castle (June 2026)

My second visit to the Fukuoka Castle ruins: lotus on the moat, a slower route through Matsunokizaka, and an excavation under way at the keep base to investigate the castle's long-rumored keep.

2026.06.23

Castle Hopping

Castle Hopping: Fukuoka Castle Route Map (April 2026)

A companion route map for Castle Hopping: Fukuoka Castle Ruins, following the walk from Ohorikoen Station through the castle ruins and nearby history spots.

2026.04.21

Castle Walk Route

Castle Hopping: Inuyama Castle (March 2026)

A quick side trip from Nagoya turned into a full-on crush. After spotting Inuyama Castle on a TV drama, I went to see Japan's oldest surviving keep, got the jitters on its scary top-floor balcony, collected castle cards and seals, and accidentally fell head over heels for castle hopping.

2026.03.04

Castle Hopping