This luxurious city hotel opposite Nijo Castle captures the essence of Kyoto through restorative stays and private tours ...

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This castle was built by Yamauchi Kazutoyo, a feudal lord who was assigned to Tosa (the old name for Kochi) after the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. In Japan, there are 12 castles with donjons left ...

Another fun thing to do is to get the kids to look out for the many plants there. Head down to the sensory path and spot ...

The chef and TV presenter on his favourite fruit and veg to grow and cook, his childhood living on a pig farm and mindful ...

Bitchu Matsuyama Castle is the only mountain castle in Japan that still retains its original “donjon,” or main keep, built before the Edo Period (1603-1867). As the autumn leaves continue to ...

The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), an advisory body to UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee, has supported Japan’s nomination strategy that emphasizes the castle’s role ...

Now that summer has loosened its torrid grip, a trip to this outdoor museum in the western Tokyo suburbs is a perfect way to ...

A new exhibition spotlights a trio who pushed the boundaries of American art and illustrated the experiences of World War II ...

Before it was known as Wakayama, the area was known as “Torafusuyama.” The first to build a castle here was the younger brother of Hideyoshi Toyotomi, Hidenaga. Its construction was overseen by the ...

With onsen hot springs, ancient shrines and great forests of broadleaf and conifer trees that conceal galloping waterfalls, discover the natural beauty and traditional charm of northern Ibaraki.

Last entry to the castle is 30 minutes before closing. From 1 January, due to important conservation and maintenance work, access to the castle may be limited. Last ticket sold to the castle at 3.20pm ...