30/10/2022
The most beautiful castles in the world aren’t just exclusive to Europe. Japan boasts some impressive castles of its own, most notably the 16th-century Osaka Castle.
This five-story fortress is surrounded by stone walls and a moat, which acted as a defensive shield for the revered ruler who lived there, Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It becomes particularly photogenic during cherry blossom season in early April.
Osaka Castle is 32 miles (52 km) southwest of Kyoto and 22 miles (35 km) east of Kobe, Japan.