Inuyama Castle

#JapanGuide The Charm of Inuyama Castle from a Japan Guide's Perspective 🏯🏞️ **Inuyama Castle**, located in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture, is one of the twelve remaining castle towers designated as National Treasures of Japan. Rather than its splendid restoration or grand scale, the castle captivates visitors with its timeless charm, perched atop a hill along the Chaekiso River. • Oldest Existing Castle Tower: Estimated to have been built in 1537, it boasts the oldest remaining castle tower in Japan. This makes Inuyama Castle more than just a tourist attraction; it's a living history textbook, a point often emphasized in #JapanGuide commentary. • Strategic Location: Built on a cliffside by the Kiso River, it has earned the beautiful nickname "Hakutei Castle (白帝城, Baekje Castle)". The name comes from the Baekje Castle in the Chinese Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and the view of the Kiso River from the castle offers a breathtaking view, truly living up to its name. • Accessibility: Relatively easy access from Nagoya via the Meitetsu Railway, making it a popular day trip destination near Nagoya.