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| Above, Sendai Castle, number 3 on the list. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
If one is fascinated by feudal Japanese history, a visit to a Japanese castle is something that should be on their "must-do" list.
Japan has many castles to explore and LearnJapanese123 has a spotlight article on seven of the "most incredible" ones.
They begin with:
Japan has over 200 castles, called shiro (城) in Japanese. Many of these ancient, well-preserved fortresses are Japanese National Treasures and World Heritage Sites. Here are some of the must-see castles in Japan and what they’re famous for!
Intro
At one time, Japan had over 25,000 castles. This was due to the fact that during the 15th century, Japan entered a period of civil war called the “sengoku jidai” (戦国時代). Castles were built by the thousands and played an incredibly important role during that time. They are more than just beautiful – they are good protection during times of war.
Although we are now in a time of peace, today, over 200 castles are still open for visitors to explore in and around. These incredible fortresses contain elements that are beautiful remnants of history, and appreciated by millions of visitors every year. A handful of these castles have towers which stand in their original, unaltered forms, and others have been carefully and accurately recreated.
To read more, go here.
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