Books and kit for Japanese castle explorers
A short, sensible list. You don’t need any of it: a library card and a good pair of shoes do most of the work.
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Books
- Books on Japanese castles (affiliate link)Look for books that cite their sources.
- Samurai books for children (affiliate link)For young readers aged about 7 to 11.
- Japanese history books (affiliate link)For the bigger story around the castles.
Days out
- Travel guides to Japan (affiliate link)Opening times change, so check each castle’s own website too.
- Compact binoculars (affiliate link)Handy for spotting roof ornaments and loopholes from the ground.
Modelling
- Japanese castle model kits (affiliate link)Kits vary a lot; check what the box shows.