In a room of a castle, a princess in a gorgeous kimono is flapping her legs in discontent. What is going on?

Princess：No, no, no, I don't want to live in a castle that's in shambles.

Old man：But even if you say so...

Princess：I have an idea!　Old man, go find a new castle to live in!　The condition is that the keep must still exist. And above all, it must have free Wi-Fi!

Old man：Wi-Fi in a castle!　Such recklessness.

Once she starts, she never listens. Old man had no choice but to try to find her.

A castle with an existing castle tower and Wi-Fi access

Old man：Princess!　Here are some of the castles with free Wi-Fi and existing keep.

1. Hirosaki Castle
2. Matsumoto Castle
3. Maruoka Castle
4. Inuyama Castle
5. Hikone Castle
6. Himeji Castle
7. Matsue Castle
8. Bicchu Matsuyama Castle
9. Marugame Castle
10. Iyo Matsuyama Castle
11. Uwajima Castle
12. Kochi Castle

Princess：Wow, there are more than I expected!　Let's go and take a look at them all!

Hirosaki Castle

Old man：Hirosaki Castle is located in Shimoshiragin-cho, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, and was built in the Edo period. It was the former residence of the Tsugaru clan, which ruled the Tsugaru region of present-day Aomori Prefecture. It is a so-called "Hirayama Castle" built on a hill in the plain, and the view from inside and outside is wonderful.

Princess：Wow. I'm curious about the "HIROSA(means breadth in Japanese))"of Hirosaki Castle!

Matsumoto Castle

Old man：Next is Matsumoto Castle, located in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. Matsumoto Castle is the only "flat castle" built on a plain among the 12 existing castle keepers. The sophisticated and beautiful black walls are repainted with lacquer every year.

Princess：I see. I'd like to see much! Motto! Matsumoto Castle's!

Maruoka Castle

Old man：How about Maruoka Castle in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture?　It is the only castle in the Hokuriku region with a castle tower still standing. It is said that during a battle, a giant snake appeared and spat mist, hiding the castle. Because of this legend, it is also called "Kasumiga-jo.

Princess：Hmm. Mom okasan Castle?

Old man：No! Maruoka Castle!

Inuyama Castle

Old man：Inuyama Castle in Aichi Prefecture is another castle with an existing keep. This castle was an important base during the Battle of Komaki-Nagakute and the Battle of Sekigahara, and was privately owned until 2004.

Princess：INU is a dog, YAMA is a mountain. The name comes from the fact that it was the best place to hunt with dogs.

Hikone Castle

Old man：Hikone Castle, with its keep designated as a National Treasure. The castle is the residence of the 14th generation of the Ii clan, which produced many great elders, starting with the Tokugawa Four Heavenly Kings and Ii Naomasa. The famous "Hikonyan" can be seen in front of the castle tower and at the museum. You can check the time of his appearance on the official website, so it might be a good idea to go there after checking the time.

Princess：IKONE("Let's go" in Japanese),Hikone Castle.

Himeji Castle

Old man：Himeji Castle in Hyogo Prefecture is a famous castle that has been registered as a World Heritage site. There are several theories as to why it is called Shirasagi (White Egret) Castle. The beauty of the white plastered castle walls is just like that of an egret. Personally, I am also interested in Princess Osakabe, a specter said to live in the castle tower.

Princess：I'm going to get lost. This is a Hi maze castle.

Matsue Castle

Old man：You know it as Matsue Castle, the former seat of government of the Matsue Clan, a flat-roofed castle rising in the political and economic center of the Izumo region. The castle tower overlooking Lake Shinji, a lake straddling Matsue City and Izumo City, must be a very comfortable place to live. It is also a tasteful experience to take a leisurely boat trip along the 3.7-kilometer-long Horikawa River surrounding the castle while listening to the chic storytelling of the boatman.

Princess：I wonder if there are any matsuei (which means "descendants" in Japanese) living near Matsue Castle.

Bicchu Matsuyama Castle

Old man：The only mountain castle with an existing castle tower is Bicchu Matsuyama Castle in Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture. It is said that the castle was built in preparation for war, so it was not for everyday use. However, the view from the 430-meter-high castle tower is unparalleled.

Princess：The name Matsuyama Castle is found in many places, so remember Bicchu Matsuyama Castle and Takahashi Castle!

Marugame Castle

Old man：This is Marugame Castle, a famous stone walled castle located in Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture. Various masonry techniques are used, and the castle looks very beautiful in harmony with nature. The height of the stone walls, the small size of the keep, and the depth of the wells are the highest and best in Japan. Please learn from their example and devote yourself to your work, Princess.

Princess：It's also known as Castle HORAI.All right I got it!

Iyo Matsuyama Castle

Old man：The newest of the 12 existing castle towers is Iyo Matsuyama Castle in Matsuyama City, EPrincess Prefecture. It was rebuilt in the late Edo period (1603-1867), and has 21 surviving structures, the second most after Nijo Castle.

Princess：Iyo Matsuyama Castle, iiyo! (means "nice" in Japanese)！

Uwajima Castle

Old man：Uwajima Castle, located in Uwajima City, EPrincess Prefecture, is one of the 12 remaining castle towers. The castle is said to have been built using the techniques of Takatora Todo, a master castle builder. Although it is now reclaimed, most of the castle used to face the sea, and it was said to be one of the three great sea castles.

Princess：There's Uwajima Castle, UWA-! (means "wow" in Japanese).

Kochi Castle

Old man：Kochi Castle in Kochi Prefecture is a precious castle in which the entire Honmaru Goten (main citadel) remains. You can see the mechanisms for fighting and defending the castle, such as the "ninja-gaeshi" and the "yazama-wall" (a wall between two arrows). It might be fun to explore the castle with the intention of attacking it.

Princess：Coach me how to live to Kochi Castle.

Jiiya Selection!　Here's a great castle with free Wi-Fi, even though it's not an existing castle tower

1. Kiyosu Castle
2. Osaka Castle
3. Hiroshima Castle
4. Kumamoto Castle

Old man：This is not what the princess requested, but there are many other castles with free Wi-Fi. Let us introduce a few famous ones.

Kiyosu Castle

Old man：Kiyosu Castle is where important meetings were held during the Warring States period. The castle has changed owners many times and has been renovated many times, but it still stands tall today. You can feel the dependability of the castle.

Princess： So the castle is deeply related to Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu, who are also famous outside of Japan.

Osaka Castle

Old man： I can't not mention Osaka Castle, the "Taikohan's Castle" that stands guard over Osaka. The natural moat of the Yodo River and its tributaries is beautiful, and the castle is a symbol of Osaka's unity with the city. The castle keep is now a museum called "Osaka Castle Keep.

Princess：The bustling castle town...It's like a,oh! circus.!

Hiroshima Castle

Old man：Don't forget Hiroshima Castle, a flat castle built by Terumoto Mori in Aki Province. Hiroshima Castle is one of the three largest flat castles in Japan and has been repeatedly restored to its present appearance after being completely destroyed by the atomic bombing. Ninomaru, where you can see the drum tower, is located on a small island away from the main castle.

Princess：Mouri Terumoto is my hero!　 HERO seen my hirosima castle same as mine!

Kumamoto Castle

Old man：If you visit Kumamoto Prefecture, you can't miss seeing Kumamoto Castle. The reconstruction work is still going on, aiming to be completed in 2037. The view from the special viewing corridor, which will be removed when the reconstruction work is completed, is a must-see.

Princess：Even I heard that it is a very difficult castle to attack!

Great attention to local design. Look for the area sign of the castle!

Old man：When you visit a castle with Wi-Fi, be sure to look for area signs in the vicinity. Some of them have illustrations of castles on them, in addition to the usual Wi-Fi marks. Here are just a few.

Matsumoto Castle

Nagoya Castle

Kiyosu Castle

Supported Wi-Fi services | Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect
https://www.ntt-bp.net/jw-auto/en/list/list.html

Final decision!　What castle does the princess decide she wants to live in?

Old man：What do you think: ...... Did the Princess have a favorite?

Princess：Hmm. They were all wonderful castles. It is impossible to choose one. It would be rather presumptuous of me to live in such a great castle. It's really outrageous of you to suggest it.

Old man：What?

Princess：A great castle is for sightseeing only!　You, next time, you must take me to all the 100 famous castles!　Get ready now!

Old man：Oh,no. No matter how old you are, your selfishness is still in good condition.