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 ...

Himeji Castle in Hyōgo Prefecture is Japan’s most famous castle and was inscribed as one of Japan’s first World Heritage sites in December 1993.

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.

Here’s the full list of the top 20 ‘Castles You’d Recommend to Foreign Visitors to Japan’. 1. Matsumoto Castle (Nagano) 2. Himeji Castle (Hyogo) 3. Inuyama Castle (Aichi) 4. Hikone Castle ...

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

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.

Two Historic Japanese Castles Are Opening Their Doors to Overnight Guests ... (1603–1868), the castle rises 63 feet and was home to many of Japan’s most famous warlords.