10 Ancient Castles With Unique Architecture In Japan

Ancient Japanese castles were built mainly of wood. They are an invaluable treasure of the culture and architecture of the country of cherry blossoms.To visit Japan, visit 10 ancient castles with unique architecture Himeji Castle, Hyogo: Himeji Castle is located in the center of Himeji city, 650 km west of the capital Tokyo. This is a typical example of traditional Japanese castle architecture. This work was recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 1993 and is a special historical relic of Japan

. Himeji was built by warrior Samurai Akamatsu Norimura in 1333. The castle's wall is made of wood and covered with white plaster to prevent fire. Therefore, Himeji is also called "White Crane Castle" Matsumoto Castle, Nagano: Matsumoto is one of Japan's important historical castles and is considered a national treasure.



Matsumoto is on flat land next to the dam, instead of on a hill and surrounded by rivers like other castles. This work was built in the Sengoku period, the end of the 16th century, when Japanese society fluctuated strongly. In the late 1800s, Matsumoto was auctioned off for redevelopment and conservation. Nagoya Castle, Achi: The original castle named Yanagi-no-maru was built by Imagawa Ujichika's son in the 1520s. Immediately after completion, the castle was occupied by a warrior and renamed to Nagoya. This structure was badly damaged during World War II, and then rebuilt. Osaka Castle, Osaka: Like many traditional Japanese castles, Osaka has a stone foundation, 8 floors high and surrounded by a moat The castle was built on the foundation of an old royal palace and temple.



In 1660, lightning struck the gunpowder warehouse and caused a massive explosion, damaging the building. By the end of the 19th century, the castle was restored and repaired. Matsue Castle, Shimane: Matsue Castle was completed in 1611, then partially dismantled in 1875. In 1950, this work was rebuilt according to the original design. This is one of the few medieval castles that still retains the original wooden structure. Matsue is also known as "Black Castle". This is one of the oldest castles in Japan. Hirosaki Castle, Aomori: Castle was built by the Tsugaru family in the early 1600s.



After about 15 years of construction, the castle was damaged by lightning hitting the gunpowder warehouse. After about 2 centuries, this work was rebuilt. Today, the park surrounding the castle is one of the most popular cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan. The park has about 2,600 cherry blossom trees, planted since 1903. The castle is also the site of the annual snow lantern festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors to Japan. Hikone Castle, Shiga: This is considered to be the most important historic building in the area and was built on the orders of the lord's son governing Shiga. In the late 1800s, Hikone was kept by the Emperor while many other castles were ordered to be dismantled. Some areas of this work are considered Japanese cultural property such as Tenbin Yagura, Taikomon Yagura or Nishinomaru Sanju Yagura.



Shimabara Castle, Nagasaki: Located near Mount Unzen and Ariake Bay, Shimabara Castle is known for its trench system with sections up to 15 m deep and 50 m wide. In the late 1800s part of the castle was converted into a school courtyard. Currently, Shimabara is a museum and venue for exhibitions on local culture. Shuri Castle, Okinawa: The red Shuri Castle was built in 1429. This is an important stopover in Japan's East Asian maritime network. Shuri is the largest castle on the island, has a long history of economic activity and has changed hands many times. After World War II, the US occupied it for nearly 30 years. Okayama Castle, Okayama: This castle was built in 1597.



The owner of the castle was captured and passed away only 3 years later without an heir. The wall of the main Tenshukaku tower is black so Okayama is also known as the "Black Crow Castle", in contrast to the nearby white Himeji castle. During its heyday, the main roof of the castle had gilded bricks and a goldfish head statue. During World War II, the main tower of the castle was destroyed. By the 1960s, Okayama was remodeled. Currently, the castle is equipped with both air conditioning and an elevator. Photo: Japanmagazine. According to Oanh Vu / Zing news ***.

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