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- 3. A "flatland castle" with a complex system of moats and wall, located in Nagano Prefecture
- 5. Located in Nagoya, it was the center of the Owari Province and was a key castle during the Edo period
- 6. Located on a hill in Shiga Prefecture, this castle is a well preserved example of a feudal castle
- 8. A prominent landmark in Osaka, this castle has been destroyed and rebuilt multiple times but remains a significant symbol of the city
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- 1. A UNESCO World Heritage site known for its brilliant white exterior and elegant architecture, located in Hyogo Prefecture
- 2. A former Kyoto residence of the Tokugawa shogunate, known for its "nightingale floors" that chirp when walked on, complete in 1603
- 3. Considered a national treasure, this castle is known for its dark, wooden interior and strategic location near a lake
- 4. One of the oldest surviving castles in Japan, located on a hill overlooking the Kiso River
- 7. Famous for its large and imposing fortifications, although much of it was damaged in an earthquake in 2016, it is being restored