Usually closed to the public, this wooden structure is one of the oldest Japanese castle turrets. The turret, believed to have been relocated from the ill-fated Fushimi Castle in Kyoto when ...

Decorative turrets adorn its exterior, while the wooden interior exudes authenticity and charm, offering visitors a glimpse into feudal Japan. Kumamoto Castle Originally built in the 17th century ...

Surmounting a hill in Aomori prefecture, in the heart of Japan’s deep north, sits Hirosaki Castle; a tiered keep surrounded by yaruga (turrets) and fortified moats. With construction finishing ...

It offered grants to unique venues such as castles, temples, Japanese gardens ... and exclusive access to its tower. Once you’ve booked, Mano suggests stacking your stay with unique experiences.

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 ...

It is the only mountain castle in Japan that still boasts an original castle tower. Originally built on Omatsuyama Peak in 1240 by Akiba Shigenobu Saburo, the castle was later expanded to Komatsuyama ...

just a dozen castle towers built before the Edo period in Japan remain. Among them is the tower at Maruoka Castle, the only one in the Hokuriku region. In 1934, the castle was recognized as a national ...

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 ...

this is an outstanding example of Japanese castles. Built under the direct supervision of Tokugawa Ieyasu, this famous tower represents the pinnacle of the first shogun's architectural works.