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The History of Hirosaki Castle

The History of Hirosaki Castle

Andrew Checkley

massive six-story citadel (today’s largest surviving castle in Japan at Himeji... most hurried traveller should—go to the stunning Matsumoto (Nagano) or Himeji

Aomori 1
Kashimo

Kashimo

Justin Dart

and repair of national treasures like Ise Shrine, The Kyoto Palace, and Himeji... The 40 meter tall south center support beam at Himeji came from Kashimo

Gifu
One of the Best: Kumamoto Castle

One of the Best: Kumamoto Castle

Bryan Baier

considered one of the three premier castles in Japan (the other 2 being Himeji... out 10 other castles that have their original towers to be ranked with Himeji

Kumamoto