Experience the beauty of the winter season in the east Asian country of Japan, courtesy of incredible drone footage captured ...

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 ...

There has been an unprecedented boom in the popularity of Japanese castles. According to the Japan Castle Foundation, which released a list of Japan’s 100 best castles in 2006, over 6,000 people are ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Entry and parking is free for National Trust members with a valid membership card, during normal opening hours. Please scan your membership card at our pay and display machines for a free parking ...

When is the best time to visit Japan? When is the best time to visit Tokyo? You have decided you want to travel to Japan - great! But now comes the hard part: planning. Everyone says to visit during ...

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