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10 . Great and Famous castle in Japan 01. Matsue Castle Many times we called Matsue are black Castle. It situated of japan and it is a great and famous castle in japan. Matsue Castle is one of the a few original Japanese, Dating back to the feudal priors. It contraction work start in 1607 and was completed in 1611. In 1875 all building in the castle were destroyed, except the keep itself and now remains the only castle in the Sanin region. Built after the last Japanese feudal war, Matsue castle has never been under siege, But it is now strong structure, of able to withstand a full scale attack. It seen from the outside Matsue appears to have five levels, but actually, its Momoyama watchtower Design hides six stories. TLE: +81 852-4030 Nearest …show more content…

It was built in 1597 century. The original Azuchi-Momoyama style structures of Okayama were destroyed by air-bombing of 2nd world war. It reconstructed out of concrete in 1966. Okayama Castle situated on the River of Asashi. Okayama Castle maintains its feudal look. Now it’s a Modern building featuring air-conditioning and elevators. People can learn to visit Okayama castle an interesting history. TEL: +81 86-225-2096 Addresses: 2 Chome-3-1 Marunouchi, Kita Ward, Okayama, Okayama Prefecture 700-0823, Japan Nearest station: Okayama Station. Operating Hours:09AM-05.30PM 05. Osaka Castle Osaka castle is considered one of the most important structures in Japan. It unification Hideyoshi toyotomi of the Japan. It Built in 1583, Osaka castle is one of the largest castle of its time. The main castle was destroyed two times during the 17th century. Tokugawa army was first burned it down in 1615, but rebuilt by Tokugawa Hidetada during 1620s. Lighting stuck the main keep and it aging burned to the grown in 1665. Present structure was built in1931. Now Osaka Castle is one of the great and famous Castle of Japan. Now thousand of people come from to see Osaka Castle. It has 600 handed cherry tree and lawn garden. TLE:+81 6-6941-3044 Addresses: 1-1 Osaka Jo, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 540-0002, Japan Nearest station: Osaka castle Operating Hours: 09AM-05

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