As part of the experience ... Usually closed to the public, this wooden structure is one of the oldest Japanese castle turrets. The turret, believed to have been relocated from the ill-fated ...

Be lord (and lady) of 400-year-old Fukuyama Castle in western Japan by booking a stay in its moon-viewing turret; meals, ...

As part of the experience, visitors receive an exclusive tour of the Fushimi Yagura turret, a nationally designated important cultural property. Usually closed to the public, this wooden structure is ...

I’ve been in Japan for less than 24 hours and somehow, I’ve found myself in a ruby-red basement bar watching an 89-year-old ...

allowing visitors to see various parts of the castle in their past and present forms. Accessible from the special website, the tour is available in Japanese, English, Korean and Chinese to appeal ...

Whirlpools occur when fast-moving and slow-moving tides collide. The Naruto Strait is an ideal location for this phenomenon, where powerful currents flow into a calm sea between both shores. The speed ...

An exhibition has opened in Sligo to celebrate the life and work of renowned Irish sculptor Fred Conlon. The Hamilton Gallery ...

A western Japan city has begun offering overnight stays at Fukuyama Castle, a site dating back 400 years, as regional economies seek ways to attract wealthy visitors amid the country's tourism boom.

As part of the experience, visitors receive an exclusive tour of the Fushimi Yagura turret, a nationally designated important cultural property. Usually closed to the public, this wooden structure is ...

Alex Bradshaw Escape the crowds and discover Kyushu, an often overlooked, yet easily accessible part of Japan, where ancient traditions meet vibrant modern life. From impressive castles and serene ...

We simply love this beautiful Japanese-inspired castle design ... It’s all well and good having a castle that looks the part, but do you want a castle gate that actually works?