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, ...

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.

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.

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

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.

In 1853, following two centuries of near complete isolation, a fleet of U.S. Navy ships forced Japan to open to trade at the point of a cannon. Yet certain aspects of the country have always remained ...

TRAVEL TRENDS, JAPAN Created : May 28, 2024, 00:00 IST Japan’s stunning samurai castles: A symbol of power and beauty! During the 13th and 14th centuries, Japan witnessed a tumultuous period ...

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, ...