Ancient history and sophisticated modern technology mingle seamlessly in Japan and together create some Japan landmarks not to miss. Centuries-old shrines across the country are connected by a ...

Many of the castles, Shiro in Japanese, as known by adding the kanji character of –jo to their name – Japan’s most famous castle, Himeji Castle, becomes Himeji-jo for instance. Many castles ...

Explore 9 stunning castles in Japan, from Himeji to Hirosaki—rich in samurai history, architecture, and scenic beauty. A must-visit for culture lovers.

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.

News Castle fans in Japan recommend the top 20 castles tourists should visit Himeji Castle may be the most famous of the lot, but it didn’t take the top spot ...

Two of the most famous castles in the Baltic Provinces-Dondangen, built in the thirteenth century, and Odessee, a stately structure which was filled with knightly treasures-have been burned.

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 ...

One of the most famous 1970s love hotels, the Meguro Emperor, was designed to resemble a European castle. It sparked a wave of castle-themed hotels, dozens of which feature in Prost’s new series.

Himeji Castle with its white keep is one of Japan's most famous castles. But its beauty is deceiving. The paths to the keep follow the hill's gradient and hold many surprises for potential attackers.