The Osaka Castle with the beautiful park area offers a relaxed balance to the concrete buildings of the city. Originating in the 15th century, Osaka Castle was built on the …
An untypical castle, which is more reminiscent of a temple. Only the outer walls of the complex suggest the castle. Inside you will find only a beautiful garden and low-rise buildings made of wood.
This Japanese castle was built by Shiba Yoshimune in 1532. However, only a small original part, large parts of which were later destroyed again. Unfortunately, the castle was completely destroyed …
Kokura Castle has been well restored and has become a landmark of Kitakyushu, with the only standing keep in Fukuoka Prefecture. The castle is bordered on two sides by a …
Today's Imperial Palace (皇居, Kōkyo) is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park in the center of Tokyo surrounded by moats and massive stone walls, just …
The only thing that survived the A-bomb are a few trees that can be viewed on this site. Everything else was rebuilt after thirteen years of inactivity. The trees are …
During the Edo period, this was the main entrance, known as the Otemonguchi Gate. At that time, it was three-story and the most dignified and secure gate of the castle. …
Located on the northernmost side of Edo Castle’s inner citadel, this Tenshudai (main donjon or tower) rebuilt by each successive shogun: Tokugawa Ieyasu, Tokugawa Hidetaka and Tokugawa Iemitsu. It was …