Kiyosu Castle and Park

Japan has so many interesting, historical places to visit, but travel can be expensive. Three times a year Japan Railways offers an inexpensive way to travel on its trains, called Seishun Ju Hachi Kippu. The ticket is good for five days travel (doesn't need to be consecutive) for 12050 yen (the price went up 200 yen this time, maybe because of the consumption tax increase in October). 

Last Saturday, I decided to travel to the Nagoya area in Aichi Prefecture to visit Kiyosu Castle. This is a reconstructed castle that was built in 1989.  The site of the original castle was on the other side of the bridge, where the park is now. The entry fee is 300 yen and photos and shoes are not allowed inside the castle. There are four floors of displays and information in Japanese. The good thing is that there was an English audio guide. Before going inside, I walked around the outside and took photos. The inside and the outside are really well done.

On the other side of the bridge is a visitor center that does allow photos. There is a small display area with interesting exhibits and an omiyage shop.  I bought a few post cards.

There is also a park with some gorgeous Japanese maple trees. Even though the calendar said it was the first day of winter, it was a nice autumn day.

I left the castle and headed back to the train station.  My day wasn't over yet.  Next stop, Atsuta.

(If you are interested in Japanese Castles, check out my Castle Page to see the castles I've visited.)