tourist destination - Most Beautiful Castle in Japan

Japan Castle and Palace

Japan is a country rich in imperial history. besides having a famous mountain Fujiyama, Japan also has a touristic places that are not less interesting. From all the beauty in japan, castles historic heritage is a very riveting. although it has been hit by an earthquake and tsunami, the castles are still standing. although slightly damaged. but the Japanese government has made improvements without changing the architectural authenticity.
for those of you who would like trellises to Japan, I suggest you do not miss the following places: 

1. Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle is a castle located within Osaka Castle Park, district of Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Japan. Osaka Castle is located in the northern region Uemachi, occupies the high ground compared to the surrounding area.

Osaka Castle

 Osaka Castle is a cultural heritage building that is protected by the Japanese government. The main tower of Osaka Castle is a towering symbol of Osaka City.Osaka Castle palace once used as a fortress from the time of Azuchi Momoyama to the Edo period. Osaka Castle is currently comprised of the main tower is protected by two layers of high wall surrounded by two layers of trench, ditch the inside (Uchibori) and the outer moat (Sotobori). The water used to drain the moat of the castle taken Yodo River flows north of Osaka Castle.2. Palace of Hirosaki

Hirosaki Castle

Hirosaki Palace

The palace is a palace in the city of Hirosaki Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. The palace was first built in 1611 and is a palace residence Tsugaru clan of Hirosaki Domain as well as government offices.

Other names of this palace is the Palace of Takaoka. Hirosaki palace still remains the main towers and watchtowers were built in the Edo period. In Hirosaki Castle there are more than 2,600 cherry trees, and is well known throughout Japan as a place to do hanami. 
3. Heian palace

Heian palace

Heian palace

Or Daidairi Heian palace was the imperial palace in the capital of Japan's Heian-ky? (Kyoto) from 794 to 1227. Palace is in the north end of town, and is built to imitate the planning of Chang'an City in the days of the Tang Dynasty and Sui Dynasty. This palace serves as the official residence of the emperor and the administrative center of Japan during the Heian period (794-1185).

Palace is in a closed area surrounded by walls. In it there are some ceremonial and administrative buildings, including the offices of the ministry. In the palace called Dairi separate walled residence complex and is the Emperor of Japan. Besides imperial residence, a residence Dairi wives of emperors and buildings used in carrying out the emperor's official functions and ceremonial.

4. Nagoya Castle

Nagoya Castle

Golden Shachi Hoko Statue

Nagoya Castle is a castle located in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Around the palace there Meij park?. This palace is the residence-Owari Tokugawa family for 17 generations. Nagoya Castle is touted as one of the 3 best palaces ever built in Japan Kato Kiyomasa and T? D? Takatora. Two other castle is the Osaka Castle and Kumamoto Castle.

On the roof of the main tower, there are two tails shachi (tiger-headed fish legend) of pure gold, so well known as the Nagoya Castle Gold Shachi Palace or the Palace of Gold. Shachi of gold fish is also a symbol of Nagoya City. 


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