Himeji Castle is not only Japan’s most famous castle, but it’s also one of the most beautiful and elegant. It is the most ...

Upon being proclaimed Shogun (feudal military dictator) of Japan in 1603 ... guided tours in English and say the castle and surrounding gardens are quite beautiful. However, because it is on ...

Tsuruga Castle in the city of Aizuwakamatsu (Fukushima Prefecture) played a decisive role in Japan's transition from the feudal samurai era to a modern society. This time on Journeys in Japan ...

The city borders Lake Shinji to the west, and the Sea of Japan to the north and east. Matsue Castle, a national treasure, stands tall in the middle of the city. The castle's moat, filled with ...