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15 Απρ 2023 · Unlike anywhere else in the world, castles in Japan are a unique example of classic Japanese architecture. Find out where to enjoy them across the country!
14 Μαρ 2023 · A list of 100 castles compiled by the Japan Castle Foundation highlights the country’s most culturally and historically significant fortresses.
18 Μαΐ 2023 · Japan's best castles: Japan has many beautiful and historic castles, so which ones are the best to visit? Here are our picks, beginning with Hirosaki Castle in Aomori prefecture.
1 Μαΐ 2024 · Explore Japan's rich history and culture through its castles, from imposing fortresses to elegant palaces. Learn about the history, architecture, and features of 24 castles, from the famous Himeji and Matsumoto to the lesser-known Takeda and Marugame.
Japanese castles (城, shiro or jō) are fortresses constructed primarily of wood and stone. They evolved from the wooden stockades of earlier centuries and came into their best-known form in the 16th century. Castles in Japan were built to guard important or strategic sites, such as ports, river crossings, or crossroads, and almost always ...
The castles in Top 100 Japanese Castles or 100 Fine Castles of Japan (日本百名城, Nihon Hyaku-Meijō) were chosen based on their significance in culture, history, and in their regions by the Japanese Castle Association (日本城郭協会, Nihon Jōkaku Kyōkai) in 2006.
11 Δεκ 2020 · One of the most interesting and breathtaking elements of Japan’s history is its castles. Unique architecture and fascinating family stories accompany each site. Consider the following list of Japan’s most visited castles. Accessing each location is easy when using your Japan Rail Pass.