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

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 ...

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 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 ...

Dating back to the 14th century but mostly built during the storied Edo period (1603–1868), the castle rises 63 feet and was home to many of Japan’s most famous warlords. By the late 19th ...

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 ...