Himeji Castle, also known as Shirasagijo or White Heron Castle, is a hilltop Japanese castle located in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. It was built in 1333 and is considered to be the finest surviving example of prototypical Japanese castle architecture, incorporating both military and religious elements. The castle’s elegant white exterior, striking silhouette, and intricate maze[…]
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Edo Castle was a castle in Tokyo, Japan, that served as the seat of the Tokugawa shogunate and the center of government for Japan’s Edo period (1603-1867). The castle was originally built in the late 16th century and was expanded and fortified over the centuries to become one of the largest and most impressive castles[…]
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Odawara Castle is a historical castle located in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It was built in the late 15th century and served as the headquarters of the Hojo clan, a powerful samurai family who ruled over the Odawara area. The castle was one of the largest and most important castles in Japan during the feudal[…]
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Matsumoto Castle, also known as Crow Castle, is a historical castle located in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It is one of Japan’s few original castles and is considered to be one of the most beautiful castles in the country. The castle was built in the late 16th century and was used as a military fortification[…]
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Shuri Castle is a historic castle located in Naha, Okinawa, Japan. It was the center of the Ryukyu Kingdom, which ruled over the Okinawan islands from the 14th to the 19th century. The castle is known for its beautiful architecture, which blends Okinawan, Chinese, and Japanese styles, and its rich cultural heritage. Shuri Castle was[…]
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Osaka Castle is a iconic castle located in Osaka, Japan. It was originally built in the late 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of Japan’s greatest military leaders, and was later restored in the 20th century. The castle is known for its impressive architectural design, including a towering five-story main keep, moats, and stone walls.[…]
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Hirosaki Castle is a historical castle located in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It was built in the late 17th century and served as the headquarters of the Tsugaru clan, a powerful samurai family who ruled over the Hirosaki area. The castle is known for its beautiful architecture, rich cultural heritage, and beautiful cherry blossom gardens.[…]
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Nagoya Castle is a historical castle located in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It was originally built in the early 17th century by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo period, and was one of the largest and most important castles in Japan. The castle was destroyed during World War II and was later rebuilt[…]
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Kumamoto Castle is a historic castle located in Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan. It was originally built in the late 16th century and played a significant role in the country’s feudal era. The castle was destroyed in an earthquake in 2016 and has since been undergoing restoration, with plans to reopen to the public in the near[…]
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