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Hello! I'm Sakura Somei, your Castle Maiden guide. In this article, I'd like to introduce our team of Castle Maidens. It's great to meet you! ♪

Contents

1.
Sakura Somei
2.
Natsuki Yamato
3.
Momiji Akizuki
4.
Mashiro Yukimura
5.
Conclusion

Sakura Somei

Image 1: Initial Version
Image 2: Season 2 Version
Image 3: Season 2 Casual Wear
Image 4: Chibi Version

Item	Details
Name	Sakura Somei
English Name	Somei Sakura
Region	Kanto
Age	High School Student
Height	156 cm
Likes	Japanese culture and castle architecture
Specialty	Top 100 Castles Guide
Personality	Meticulous and serious, with an occasionally endearing, spacey side

As the representative of the Castle Maidens, Sakura possesses a profound love for Japanese culture and traditional castle architecture.

She has a deep interest in the history of castle construction and aesthetic design, and she carefully conveys the charm of these fortresses to everyone who visits.

Although she is usually meticulous and serious, her occasionally innocent and spacey moments make her highly approachable. She is a reliable guide you can trust on your journey.

I truly enjoy feeling the beauty of Japan's changing seasons and history while exploring castles. I hope to share this wonderful journey with all of you! ♪

Natsuki Yamato

Image 1: Initial Version
Image 2: Season 2 Version
Image 3: Season 2 Casual Wear

Item	Details
Name	Natsuki Yamato
English Name	Yamato Natsuki
Region	Kyushu
Age	High School Student
Height	158 cm
Likes	Sports and Hot Springs (Onsen)
Specialty	Hot Springs Guide
Personality	Highly active and energetic, yet surprisingly knowledgeable

Natsuki is a dependable presence who can overcome any travel mishaps with a bright smile.

With physical stamina built through sports and a naturally cheerful disposition, she is an action-oriented girl who loves leading everyone on their trips.

She absolutely adores hot springs, living by the motto: "In travel and in life, the one who has the most fun wins!"

If you're unsure, just go for it! Travel always comes with fun memories and a few little mishaps. But let's embrace all of it and enjoy the journey!

Momiji Akizuki

Image 1: Initial Version
Image 2: Season 2 Version
Image 3: Season 2 Casual Wear

Item	Details
Name	Momiji Akizuki
English Name	Akizuki Momiji
Region	Kansai
Age	High School Student
Height	148 cm
Likes	Gourmet food and Art
Specialty	Local Gourmet Enthusiast
Personality	An innocent, intuitive, and natural-born genius type

Momiji is a dedicated gourmet hunter who never misses a delicious scent, no matter where she travels.

Although she can be a bit opportunistic and cheeky, her lovable nature makes her a natural mood-maker who constantly brings smiles to everyone around her.

Loving both art and food, she adds wonderful color to the journey with her rich sensibilities and intuitive flashes of inspiration.

You can't travel on an empty stomach! (laughs) Let's make sure to check out not just the castles, but all the local gourmet food and sweets too! ☆

Mashiro Yukimura

Image 1: Initial Version
Image 2: Season 2 Version
Image 3: Season 2 Casual Wear

Item	Details
Name	Mashiro Yukimura
English Name	Yukimura Mashiro
Region	Hokkaido
Age	High School Student
Height	160 cm
Likes	Travel and Music
Specialty	Inherited her grandfather's hobby of collecting Top 100 Castles stamps
Personality	Gentle, elegant, and refined

Mashiro is a gentle young lady who envelopes her travel companions with her calm smile and soft, reassuring voice.

Carrying the wishes of her sickly grandfather in her heart, she continues to visit castles across Japan, one step at a time.

Elegant and modest, she is a soothing presence who hides a strong, unyielding will beneath her refined exterior.

No need to rush; just take it one step at a time. I think it's best to only visit what you can without pushing yourself. Above all, enjoying the journey—that is what matters most.

Conclusion

This is Shiki, the site operator. I am a working professional who travels to castles and hot springs all over Japan in my free time. On this site, together with the "Castle Maidens" who act as guides, I aim to deliver real, on-site information in a fun and easy-to-understand way.

I hope the Castle Maidens can convey the charm of Japan's Top 100 Castles and hot springs, and help you with your travels. May your special trips become even more enjoyable and turn into unforgettable memories.

Please note that we plan to continue updating the designs and versions of the Castle Maidens to make them even better. It became a bit long, but thank you so much for reading this far, and we look forward to your continued support.

When I eat local gourmet food, I sometimes wonder, "Did Lord Nobunaga eat this too?" The taste might be different now, but being able to feel the same scenery and scents as people from the past... there's something so romantic about that, right? ☆

Wait, Momiji, you actually think about things like that!? I totally thought you were only in it for the eating! (laughs)

Hehe... that is quite surprising. But having that kind of sensibility is wonderful.

It's great that everyone has their own way of enjoying travel. All of us Castle Maidens will continue to guide you on your journeys with all our hearts. We appreciate your continued support! ♪ The preceding and following castles on the list are No. 22 Hachioji Castle and No. 24 Takeda Shrine. If you have time, be sure to visit them too! ♪

View Next Castle: Takeda Shrine

Here is the directory for the Top 100 Castles.

▼ Exploring Castles in Hokkaido & Tohoku

Hokkaido
1. Nemuro Peninsula Chashi Ruins /
2. Goryokaku /
3. Matsumae Castle

Aomori Prefecture
4. Hirosaki Castle /
5. Nejo Castle

Iwate Prefecture
6. Morioka Castle

Miyagi Prefecture
7. Taga Castle /
8. Sendai Castle

Akita Prefecture
9. Kubota Castle

Yamagata Prefecture
10. Yamagata Castle

Fukushima Prefecture
11. Nihonmatsu Castle /
12. Tsuruga Castle /
13. Shirakawa Komine Castle

▼ Exploring Castles in Kanto & Koshinetsu

Ibaraki Prefecture
14. Mito Castle