A western Japan city has begun offering overnight ... a stay at in a rebuilt moon-viewing turret, a night lounge experience in the castle keep, use of a bathhouse and luxurious meals.

In Nagano province, the black silhouette of Matsumoto Castle stands out against the snowy horizon of the Japanese Alps. This ...

At night, the guests can spend time inside the ... popular in Europe where there are many built by aristocrats. In Japan, a castle stay program began in 2020 when Ozu Castle in Ehime Prefecture ...

A historic city on Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands, Kumamoto is renowned for its imposing castle, rich regional food culture and friendly, welcoming inhabitants.

“We would love for visitors to learn about the charms of Himeji Castle at night and stay overnight,” said a city tourism division official. The Kyouka Suigetsu event will be held from Nov. 22 ...

Upon being proclaimed Shogun (feudal military dictator) of Japan in 1603, Ieyasu constructed a palace that would reflect his supreme power. Nijo Castle in central Kyoto was certainly ostentatious ...