Hey John, really glad you're showing castles on OIJ, they don't seem to get much CZcams attention (for some reason?!). Just letting you know, there are actually 12 "original" castles remaining in Japan i.e. those that still have their original tenshu (main keep) intact. The "12 national treasures" you mentioned is in reference to Kochi castle being one of those 12 - and Shikoku actually has 4 of those 12 original castles. It's quite a treat for Samurai history lovers to travel around the island and check them all out (as I've done).
Great videos. I cant get enough of them. Bucket list is going to Japan. I work a Japanese company! I cant wait to make a trip and go! I also love the food videos and the vending machine videos.
Himeji Castle had those same narrow and steep staircases. I went in the springtime and there were lines throughout the entire castle. Took over an hour to get to the top and down. Thanks for the video as it brought back great memories.
Thanks for the Kochi Castle tour! I've been to Kochi but only had time to see it from City level. I've been to Matsuyama Castle a couple times when visiting in-laws and really enjoy the chair lift to the castle. The view of the city below is fantastic and recommend a visit there when in Matsuyama.
I love to visit castles so thank you for sharing Kochi Castle with us. I've climbed to the top of Himeji Castle and the walk from the station coupled with those steep stairs were challenging. My thigh and calf muscles were screaming for mercy the following day!
I was able to watch another live stream from Kochi castle. It is ao exciting as I recognized it and I seem to remember a tea room at the water as well. I am learning so much about Japan through your vlogs, thank you!
Hello Howie, lol i spent 10 years in the Tokyo area when i was in the Air Force. I am headed back to Japan next month to the Hiroshima area for work. I can’t wait, and understand your enthusiasm about being there.✌🏼Neal
Great castle. We’ve visited Osaka, Himeji, Imabari, Kumamoto (only around), Gujo Hachiman, Kanazawa. We wanted to go up to Iwakuni jo but we could hardly see it from the bottom because of the rain so next time. The views from the castles are amazing.
I love these old castles. Watch the old coconut and the rafters. I bet those ladders they call stairs were made to keep small people from using them. Yes please more CASTLES! Great job.
I’ll try to visit some more of them! It’s really interesting to walk around the gardens and then go in to the top. Lots of history. Great to study this too.
I have been to South Korea and the inside of this castle looks somewhat like the internal areas of the palaces in Seoul like the Gyeongbok gung and the Changeyong gung. Loved the video!
In the mid-80s I had the pleasure of visiting Ôsaka castle. I remember climbing the steep and narrow stairs there; they winded me, too. LOL when you said, “Danger, Will Robinson.”
John, I would enjoy any historical, or otherwise interesting art, artifacts, architecture, shrines, or national treasures (artists, designers, architects, craftsmen, poets, writers ..., and so on).
I went to hachi(eight)castles have seen also diarama and great views^^ 1 katsuyama 2himeji 3 iga 4 ise 5 koriyama 6 wakayama 7 hamamatsu 8 nijo castle. If i had money left i would go to kochi^^
U should do the stream again but not live so we all can get a better look at the castle and stuff sorry to complain but I would love to see it clearly not pixelated in some spots
Hey John, really glad you're showing castles on OIJ, they don't seem to get much CZcams attention (for some reason?!). Just letting you know, there are actually 12 "original" castles remaining in Japan i.e. those that still have their original tenshu (main keep) intact. The "12 national treasures" you mentioned is in reference to Kochi castle being one of those 12 - and Shikoku actually has 4 of those 12 original castles. It's quite a treat for Samurai history lovers to travel around the island and check them all out (as I've done).
Great videos. I cant get enough of them. Bucket list is going to Japan. I work a Japanese company! I cant wait to make a trip and go! I also love the food videos and the vending machine videos.
Himeji Castle had those same narrow and steep staircases. I went in the springtime and there were lines throughout the entire castle. Took over an hour to get to the top and down. Thanks for the video as it brought back great memories.
Thanks for the Kochi Castle tour! I've been to Kochi but only had time to see it from City level. I've been to Matsuyama Castle a couple times when visiting in-laws and really enjoy the chair lift to the castle. The view of the city below is fantastic and recommend a visit there when in Matsuyama.
I love to visit castles so thank you for sharing Kochi Castle with us. I've climbed to the top of Himeji Castle and the walk from the station coupled with those steep stairs were challenging. My thigh and calf muscles were screaming for mercy the following day!
I love the castles and the temples . Thankyou so much for the live stream tours and main channel stuff . One day I shall visit you in Japan ..
I have been to the Wakayama castle 4 times, love photographing it. Love the Moat.
John, I am longer surprised how little I know about Japan’s geography. Never heard of Kochi before this video, thank you.
I was able to watch another live stream from Kochi castle. It is ao exciting as I recognized it and I seem to remember a tea room at the water as well. I am learning so much about Japan through your vlogs, thank you!
Hello Howie, lol i spent 10 years in the Tokyo area when i was in the Air Force. I am headed back to Japan next month to the Hiroshima area for work. I can’t wait, and understand your enthusiasm about being there.✌🏼Neal
Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Inuyama castles🇯🇵 Favorite is Nagoya castle! Thank you for the quick tour. I really like visiting castles in Japan.
Great castle. We’ve visited Osaka, Himeji, Imabari, Kumamoto (only around), Gujo Hachiman, Kanazawa. We wanted to go up to Iwakuni jo but we could hardly see it from the bottom because of the rain so next time. The views from the castles are amazing.
fascinating history...and amazing construction..so beautiful as are the wide views...are you not allowd to wear slippers to stop you slippinf...
What are the odds. Watched tonight Ocean Waves, Umi ga Kikoeru from Ghibli. Takes place in Kochi. Now I can see how the palace looks like, thanks!!
Cool Tour!
I love these old castles. Watch the old coconut and the rafters. I bet those ladders they call stairs were made to keep small people from using them. Yes please more CASTLES! Great job.
I’ll try to visit some more of them! It’s really interesting to walk around the gardens and then go in to the top. Lots of history. Great to study this too.
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Amazing video as always! Annd sure it was made steep to prevent invasion from Ninjas xDDD
that's for the flashback......I was just there last month. Yes, a very beautiful castle. Great views for sure!
I have been to South Korea and the inside of this castle looks somewhat like the internal areas of the palaces in Seoul like the Gyeongbok gung and the Changeyong gung. Loved the video!
Like like like! Castle tours! Although your streaming time is in my dreaming time these days since enjoying Hanami.
Awesome video keep up the great work love the view of the castle keep up the great work Love it john
Great video!! I would love to see more tours of castles, please!! 🏯😎✌
Love it.
Loved it thanks. More castles would be good to see.
In the mid-80s I had the pleasure of visiting Ôsaka castle. I remember climbing the steep and narrow stairs there; they winded me, too. LOL when you said, “Danger, Will Robinson.”
Reminds me of Osaka joe!
Awesome.... thank you for the tour
DOOOOD!
Spoiling us this weekend with lives John, thank you 👍🏻😉
It’s been a great trip to Kochi, see another side of the country, more to come!!
ROFL xD "Fell like Samurai... walking, like in a kimono running with a sword... I'm for attacking! I'm gonna get the Daimyo!"
John, I would enjoy any historical, or otherwise interesting art, artifacts, architecture, shrines, or national treasures (artists, designers, architects, craftsmen, poets, writers ..., and so on).
There are a weekly market in my hometown like this but in saturday!
Castle vs concrete buildings! Japanese can easily transit from past to present. Amazing castle and the view from it!
I went to hachi(eight)castles have seen also diarama and great views^^ 1 katsuyama 2himeji 3 iga 4 ise 5 koriyama 6 wakayama 7 hamamatsu 8 nijo castle. If i had money left i would go to kochi^^
Yeh the wood of to walk on is very hard my feet hurt so, so style stairs to becarefull to go down in himeji or wakayama was so diffelcult to walk in
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You don’t look old enough to know Will Robinson🤣
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Maruoka castle is my favorite.
Koichi castle
Please, Do Another Japanese Castle Tour
U should do the stream again but not live so we all can get a better look at the castle and stuff sorry to complain but I would love to see it clearly not pixelated in some spots
Says he was born in 74 so im going to put my shoes in 74 but put his shoes in 75
You Never Want To Upset the Spirits, or Deities.
tell them to watch the tbs drama on Ryoma