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

It was on a scale to surpass Hideyoshi’s Osaka Castle, with the aim of impressing upon those who saw it that the Tokugawas now ruled Japan. If Edo Castle demonstrated samurai strength ...

The ruins of the Edo Castle tenshu foundation that ... (Translated from Japanese. Banner photo: Osaka Castle constructed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, as depicted in the Osaka natsu no jin zu byōbu ...

The former site of Edo Castle is now occupied by the Tokyo Imperial Palace, where the Japanese royal family resides. Most of the grounds are off limits to visitors, but you can join a guided tour ...

For a stellar reconstruction of an Edo-period castle as well as great views of the surrounding cityscape, make a trip out to Fukuyama Castle. Planned in 1619 and completed in 1622, Fukuyama Castle is ...

the eighth Tokugawa Shogun had barrels of the town’s spring water delivered to Edo Castle. Japan is a paradise for anyone who loves hot springs. Known as onsen, you can literally travel to ...

The art of Japan’s Edo period is undeniably beautiful, influencing creators across the centuries. Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai is most famous for his woodblock print, “Under the Wave off ...