The stunning residence of the Japanese emperor located on the former site of Edo Castle.
The beautiful castle with a spectacular tower is located in the heart of Osaka.
Built in 1603, this castle belongs to one of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World…
This beautiful castle is surrounded by extensive gardens which make for a nice walk.
Himeji Castle is a hilltop Japanese castle complex situated in Himeji, a city in the Hyōgo Prefecture of Japan.
Also known as Carp Castle, the castle was built in the 1590s by the feudal lord Mori Terumoto.
Matsumoto Castle, originally known as Fukashi Castle, is one of Japan's premier historic castles, along with Himeji and Kumamoto.
Shuri Castle was a Ryukyuan gusuku castle in Shuri, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.
Kumamoto Castle is a hilltop Japanese castle located in Chūō-ku, Kumamoto, in Kumamoto Prefecture. It was a large and well fortified castle.
Also known as Maizuru Castle, this historic sight is situated on top of Fukusaki Hill, overlooking the city.
Nakijin Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku located in Nakijin, Okinawa. It is currently in ruins.
Zakimi Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Yomitan, Okinawa. It is in ruins, but the walls and foundations have been restored.
Goryōkaku is a star fort in the Japanese city of Hakodate on the island of Hokkaido. The fortress was completed in 1866.
Morioka Castle is a hirayama-style Japanese castle constructed in 1611.
Shibata Castle is a flatland-style Japanese castle located in the city of Shibata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.
Komine Castle is a Japanese castle located in what is now the city of Shirakawa, southern Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.
Kasugayama Castle is a Sengoku period yamashiro-style Japanese castle located in the Nakayashiki neighborhood of the city of Jōetsu,…
Nihonmatsu Castle is a Japanese castle located in what is now the city of Nihonmatsu, northern Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.
Numata Castle is a Japanese castle located in Numata, northern Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
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