Presents facts on the Japanese Himeji Castle, also known as "White Heron Castle." Fortress is a five-storey donjon, including towers, stone ramparts, and earthern walls.
Guide to Japanese castles offers maps, a look at the samurai role and photos of the most well known ruins.
Japanese and English-language introduction to the historical castles and buildings of Japan. View photos and brief descriptions.
Considers the history, design and military function of the most well-preserved medieval castle in Japan. Includes photographs and maps.
Travelogue describes a visit to both the Osaka and the Nijo castles. Offers an overview of the castles' general features.
Presents thumbnail photos of castles once occupied by Shoguns in Osaka, Matsumoto and Nagoya.
Offers a tour of this castle dating from 1333, and improved by Hideyoshi in 1581. Find a collection of images of the interior and exterior space.