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Akō City – The Salt, The Castle, And The Sunset

Akō (赤穂) is a rural city that isn’t too far away from the most elegant castle in Japan, Himeji Castle. While it is certainly not a top must-see destination in Japan, it does have its charm. In spring, it is the place that you want to be for its beautiful cherry blossom in the coastal […]

The Best Guide to Akō Castle Ruins and Akō Ōishi Shrine

KC / August 8, 2024

Many people come to Japan for its magnificent old castles. However, when it comes to castle ruins, we find that many tourists end up skipping them. We picture tumbledown walls and rocky boulders when we think of castle ruins. Unless notable or famous historical events have taken place there, there aren’t many incentives for international

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Akō City – The Salt, The Castle, And The Sunset

The Best Guide to Akō Castle Ruins and Akō Ōishi Shrine

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