Osaka Castle Part 4
This is the last installment of the Osaka Castle Tour. I guided you from the entrance of Osaka Castle to here. If you would like to look back on this …
Author: Toshie
Osaka Castle Part ３
In this article, I’d like to introduce the most popular historical sightseeing spot in Osaka, Osaka Castle! This is my third article continuing from Part 1 and Part 2, as …
Osaka Castle Part 2
This is the main gate of Osaka Castle, Otemon-gate. It was built in 1628 by the second owner of this castle, the Tokugawa shogunate. Many other parts of its construction …
Osaka Castle Part 1
Osaka Castle is the most popular historical sightseeing spot in Osaka. Have you ever been to Osaka and visited Osaka Castle? Many foreign visitors used to visit Osaka Castle before …
Why are there so many pine trees around Japanese castles?
Do you know why there are a lot of pine trees in Japanese castles? You find many pine trees around castles all over Japan. There are a few reasons why …
Five-Storied Pagoda
There are many three- or five-storied pagodas in Japanese temples. This style was introduced to Japan (and South Korea) from India via China. The Indian original was made of stone. …