Bitchu Matsuyama Castle: Japan’s Only Surviving Mountain Castle
Japan’s very first castles were mountain castles or yamajiro. Unfortunately, many of them do not exist anymore, due to the
Read moreJapan’s very first castles were mountain castles or yamajiro. Unfortunately, many of them do not exist anymore, due to the
Read moreMt. Iimori is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, yet there is more to this mountain than just
Read moreFor many, many years the southern area of what is today Shiga prefecture was politically important for many warlords. Its
Read moreWhile there are many castles in Japan, only 5 of them are national treasures. In Kansai, Himeji Castle is of
Read moreAlong with Horyu-ji Temple in Nara, Himeji Castle [姫路城] was one of the first Japanese World Heritage sites. Though this
Read moreWhen it comes to the most popular tourist spot in Kyoto, Nijo Castle usually gets somewhere near the top of
Read moreOsaka Prefecture was once home to a great many castles. Sadly, many of those castles fell long ago, leaving only
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