Places worth the detour in Jōetsu-shi

8 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Jōetsu-shi, Japan, across 3 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (4). Best known: Kasugayama Castle. 8 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks4 Ruins & the uncanny2 Fun & leisure2

All 8, ranked 8

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Kasugayama Castle

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Fortification

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2.Takada Castle

Built landmarks · 17th century · Hidden gem

Edo period flatland-style Japanese castle

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3.Mizushina Kofun Group

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Kofun in Niigata, Japan

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4.Hida Sites

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Archaeological sites in Hokuriku, Japan

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5.Samegao Castle

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Sengoku period yamashiro-style Japanese castle

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6.Fukushima Castle

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

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7.Joetsu Aquarium

Fun & leisure · 21st century · Hidden gem

Aquarium in Niigata, Japan

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8.Region Plaza Joetsu

Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem

Multi-purpose facilities in Jōetsu, Niigata, Japan

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