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Home to Japan\'s Imperial Family, the grounds of the Royal Palace make for a peaceful break from urban life.

Take a tour of this lavishly decorated hilltop castle that was home to powerful Japanese kings for more than 400 years.

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Traditional Japanese gardens and a moat surround this picturesque replica castle, providing a peaceful break from the bustle of Kitakyushu.

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

See weaponry, clothing and furniture in the treasure hall or roam the gardens to discover defense towers and cherry blossoms at Nagoya’s famous castle.

Take a tour of this lavishly decorated hilltop castle that was home to powerful Japanese kings for more than 400 years.

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Visit this magnificently reconstructed castle to explore its towering main keep and learn about Japanese feudal history and Samurai culture at the museum within.

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

See weaponry, clothing and furniture in the treasure hall or roam the gardens to discover defense towers and cherry blossoms at Nagoya’s famous castle.

Traditional Japanese gardens and a moat surround this picturesque replica castle, providing a peaceful break from the bustle of Kitakyushu.

Take a tour of this lavishly decorated hilltop castle that was home to powerful Japanese kings for more than 400 years.

Take a tour of this lavishly decorated hilltop castle that was home to powerful Japanese kings for more than 400 years.

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

See weaponry, clothing and furniture in the treasure hall or roam the gardens to discover defense towers and cherry blossoms at Nagoya’s famous castle.

Take a tour of this lavishly decorated hilltop castle that was home to powerful Japanese kings for more than 400 years.

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Take a tour of this lavishly decorated hilltop castle that was home to powerful Japanese kings for more than 400 years.