Castles in Japan may not fit the Western concept of an ancient citadel, but although they look completely different than castles in Europe, they were built for much the same reasons. At one time, there were as many as five thousand castles in Japan; today, there are around 100, with only a dozen that have survived from the feudal era. These structures of wood and stone offer visitors a rare glimpse of Japan’s feudal past. Let’s look at the 5 Most Beautiful Castles In Japan.
0:00 – Intro
0:49 – Hirosaki Castle
1:27 – Hikone Castle
2:04 – Matsue Castle
2:47 – Matsumoto Castle
3:22 – Himeji Castle