But while castles are big news in Japan, they are especially so in Kumamoto. Following a magnitude 7.3 earthquake that hit the city on 16 April 2016, the city’s pin-up castle was brought to near ...

During Japan’s Sengoku “Warring States” era (1467-1615), castles were constructed, bolstered and fortified all across the Japanese archipelago, resulting in approximately 5,000 individual keeps.

Be lord (and lady) of 400-year-old Fukuyama Castle in western Japan by booking a stay in its moon-viewing turret; meals, ...

With its neon-lit streets, culinary delights and historical landmarks, Osaka offers a sensory feast for visitors.

Although Gifu Castle, as of 1569, had a large yagura, it was not until 1576, when Oda Nobunaga constructed Azuchi Castle that the main turret in a castle began being referred to as a tenshu.

Be lord (and lady) of 400-year-old Fukuyama Castle in western Japan by booking a stay in its moon-viewing turret; meals, bathhouse included.

Two Historic Japanese Castles Are Opening Their Doors to Overnight Guests Both Ozu Castle and Hirado Castle, previously unavailable for nightly bookings, are rolling out the red carpet for guests.

Kumamoto Castle tower opens for 1st time since quakes. June 29, 2021. ... Japan’s ‘death-tainted’ homes gain appeal as property prices soar; ...

Japan is said to have over 30,000 castles, ... The main "dai-tenshu" castle keep and smaller "Inui kotenshu" tower were built affixed to each other, ...