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Castle Hopping

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.
Castle Walk Route

Castle Hopping: Inuyama Castle Route Map (March 2026)

A companion route map for Castle Hopping: Inuyama Castle, following the walk from Inuyama-yuen Station to the castle, castle town, and Inuyama Bridge.