The wooden tower that will result is expected to be larger than its counterpart at the World Heritage Himeji Castle. Tetsuo Owada, chairman of the Japan Castle Foundation, said walking directly on ...

Takamori Saigo (1828-1877), the leader of the Satsuma Rebellion, launched an all-out assault on Kumamoto Castle that was being defended by the Imperial Japanese Army.

Planning a trip to Japan? Here are some articles ... In 1633, an unexpected extension was added to the castle: the Tsukimi Yagura. This “moon observation tower” opens on three sides, giving ...