1-Day Tour from Nagano and Matsumoto: Experience Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Naraiwas the wealthiest of all the post towns in Kiso and it also has the longest stretch of historic inns that are so well-preserved that the townscape remains almost unchanged since the Edo period. Beside...
however, they are no match for the 12 original Japanese castles built during or before the Edo period (1603-1867). With every nook and cranny hiding a fascinating intricacy rewarding keen eyes, these incredibly well-preserved castles offer stark insight into the character and architecture of feuda...
and with its tower keep topped with golden Shachihoko tiger-fish ornaments, the castle emphasises the sheer might the Tokugawa clan had during the Edo period. Sadly it was heavily damaged during WWII air raids, but extensive restoration work has returned this ...
it’s quickly becoming a must-visit for travellers looking for a more well-rounded appreciation of the country. Today’s modern city, the eighth most populous in Japan, was born from two towns separated by the Naka-gawa River: the ancient castle town of Fukuoka and...
Now, the town finally has accommodations befitting the local history: August saw the opening of Cirqa, originally built in 1540, the year Arequipa was founded, as an inn for guests of the Church of San Agustín next door. The property marries preserved elements of the original parador — ...