The coolest things to do in Japan: From sleeping in samurai castles to sake baths Tamara Hinson. Published January 9, 2023 12:01am ... Crash out in a castle with samurai troops .

W hile traveling through Japan in May, I stumbled upon the annual Himeji Castle Festival. One of the city’s significant ...

Adjoining the castle, the Kenroku-en garden is home to plum, cherry, and Japanese maple trees and is considered one of Japan’s finest gardens. Kanazawa Tourism Cherry blossoms in Kenroku-en garden.

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 ...

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

The castle, Japan’s mightiest fortress, could fight off intense military force, but it couldn’t withstand the determined ruses of an old samurai. Hideyori and his family committed ritual suicide.

Aizu-Wakamatsu in Fukushima Prefecture embodies the spirit of Japan's legendary samurai, with towering castles, ancient shrines and blacksmiths where samurai swords were forged. In the mountains ...

The samurai were a preeminent class defending Japan for centuries. But as the Tokugawa shogunate ushered in an era of stability, the need for them faded, forcing these warriors to find a new way ...

In Nagano province, the black silhouette of Matsumoto Castle stands out against the snowy horizon of the Japanese Alps. This 16th-century monument, one of the last twelve authentic Japanese ...