Beautifully designed to evoke the feel of a castle town, Tsuzumi-mon also serves as the entrance to the Motenashi Dome, and a ventilation cover for the underground area below. Defined by both beauty and functionality, this unique sightseeing spot is the perfect welcome for anyone entering Kanaz...
The manor is arranged as four wings around a cobbled courtyard. The house is approached over a footbridge across a moat, which laps at the outer walls of all four wings. The original 14th-century house was composed simply of a great hall with a cluster of other domestic buildings and one ...