Inuyama-jou (Dog Mountain Castle) is a lovely day trip from Nagoya; not only a great castle next to a picturesque river, but also providing great views over the surrounding area. One of less than a dozen original (non-reconstructed) Japanese castles standing, it was famous for being privately owned until just recently. It has many interesting features, including a secret room, and a huge old tree remnant next to it which used to be a protective lightning rod as high as the castle.
You can read a review here, alongside lots of ratings and info about other Japanese castles. I'm really hoping to visit Himeji-jou, which in addition to being a Japanese National Treasure is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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