Hamamatsu Castle, also known as Hamamatsu-jo, is where the legendary Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founding shogun of the Edo period, called home for 17 years before he rose to power as the ruler of Japan. This historical fortress, often referred to as the Ca

Since the Edo era, Kokura has thrived as a charming castle town. At the heart of this historical gem is Kokura Castle, a proud symbol founded by Tadaoki Hosokawa in 1602. It's the only castle still standing in Fukuoka Prefecture, drawing countless to