The castle survived World War II without damage. It is one of only 12 surviving original castles in Japan. This private tour ...

In fact, there are only 12 castles in Japan where the main keep has survived, described as originals, so reconstruction is pretty standard. Visiting Osaka Castle is easy and affordable.

A tree-ring analysis showed that the three-tiered, four-storied donjon was built between 1585 and 1590, making it the oldest among the nation’s 12 remaining original castle keeps, the municipal ...

This led to the designation of the castle as a National Treasure in 2015. Only 12 castles in Japan retain their original keeps. The original moat, built to protect the castle, remains to this day.

TOKYO -- Japan's ancient castles, always beautiful, are even more stately at this time of the year, as the drier, clearer air allows light to shine more brilliantly on the snow. Snowfall in Japan ...

Tsuruga Castle in the city of Aizuwakamatsu (Fukushima Prefecture) played a decisive role in Japan's transition from the feudal samurai era to a modern society. This time on Journeys in Japan ...