Shuri Castle
A city district of Naha today, Shuri is the name of the former capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Shuri Castle served as the administrative center and res… Read the rest
Marugame Castle also known as Kameyama Castle
Marugame Castle (???, Marugamej?), also known as Kameyama Castle, is a hilltop castle in Marugame City. Situated high up on steep stone walls, the cas… Read the rest
Uwajima Castle
Uwajima Castle (宇和島城, Uwajimajō) in Japan stands out as a remarkable historical relic, being one of only twelve original castles that have survived int… Read the rest
Maruoka Castle
Originally constructed in 1576, Maruoka Castle (???, Maruokaj?), is one of just twelve castles remaining in Japan that have survived the post feudal a… Read the rest
Fukushima: Tsuruga Castle
Tsuruga Castle (???, Tsurugaj?) was built in 1384 and changed hands many times between the different rulers of the Aizu region. It was destroyed after… Read the rest
Odawara Castle
Odawara Castle was originally built in the mid 15th century and soon fell into the hands of the Hojo Clan, one of the most powerful clans during the… Read the rest
Ueno Castle
Ueno Castle, originally constructed in the late 16th century and later enlarged, served as the seat of the local lords during the Edo Period (1603-186… Read the rest
Iwakuni Castle
Iwakuni Castle was built in 1608, at the beginning of the Edo Period. The site of the castle was chosen for its natural defensive advantages on top of… Read the rest
Hiroshima Castle, also called the Carp Castle
Hiroshima Castle, also called the Carp Castle, is a good example of a castle built on a plain in the center of a city as opposed to hilltop and mounta… Read the rest
Ozu Castle and its rare wooden castle tower
Ozu Castle stands on a hill by Hijikawa River in the northwestern part of downtown Ozu. The castle has its origins in the 1300s, and it was rebuilt a… Read the rest