16 Nov. 2009 UP
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"Castle"


Shiro
( Jo )
A lot of castles were made in samurai's age. The number is 25000 or more. I am surprised at the number. However, a lot of castles were destroyed by samurai's fight. The castle in Japan is a fortress for the war. Therefore, the castle disappears in the war.
The castle of 12 remains in Japan now. Moreover, there is a restored castle, too. The total of castle that we can see is 70 castles now.
I introduce a castle popular in that.

*The admission fee is as of 2009.


Himeji Castle
This castle is the most beautiful castle though there are a lot of castles in Japan. This castle was built in 1346, and this castle is never broken because this castle doesn't fight. You can see old times in this castle.
This castle is registered in the World Heritage of UNESCO. Moreover, this is registered in the national treasure of Japan. The place is in Hyogo Prefecture Himeji City.
The admission fee is 600 yen.
Himeji City Official Site

Hirosaki Castle
This castle was built in 1611. This is a castle of it is most in the north and the in existence. This castle is in Aomori Prefecture Hirosaki City and is registered in the important cultural asset of Japan. Moreover, cherry blossoms which is called Sakura in this Hirosaki City are very famous in Japan. A lot of tourists visit here.
The admission fee is 300 yen.
Hirosaki City Official Site

Matsumoto Castle
This castle was built in 1504. Surrounding water disturbs the enemy attack. This is registered in the national treasure of Japan. This castle is in the Nagano Prefecture Matsumoto City.
The admission fee is 600 yen.
Matsumoto City Official Site

Osaka Castle
Hideyoshi Toyotomi built this castle in 1583. Hideyoshi Toyotomi is one of the famous generals. This castle is in Osaka City in Japan that is the big city. This castle was destroyed several times in the war and was rebuilt in every case. The structure of the castle of this now is modern with a elevator. However, a lot of historical material has been exhibited in this castle.
The admission fee is 600 yen.
Osaka Castle Official Site

Matsue Castle
This castle was built in 1611 and is in Shimane Prefecture Matsue City. And this castle is registered in the important cultural asset of Japan. Moreover, Sakura of this Matsue City is also famous in Japan.
The admission fee is 550 yen.
Matsue City Tourist Information

Kumamoto Castle
This castle is in Kumamoto Prefecture Kumamoto City. This castle was built with the name of the Chiba castle between 1469 and 1487 about. After that, this castle was remodeled, and renamed to Kumamoto Castle.
This castle was destroyed in the war. The castle of this now is rebuilt in 1960. This dynamic castle is famous also in Japan.
The admission fee is 500 yen.
Kumamoto City Tourist Information

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