Special National Historic Site in Japan

Japan's Special National Historic Site represents the pinnacle of cultural heritage recognition in the country's preservation system. This prestigious designation identifies locations of exceptional historical significance that have shaped Japanese civilization and cultural identity.

Castle

Nagoya Castle

Castle constructed in 1612 as the center of a major Edo-era post station, destroyed in World War II bombing but reconstructed since 1957.

Nagoya · Aichi

Castle

Goryokaku

Japan's first Western-style fortress, this five-pointed star fort was completed in 1866 and witnessed the final battle of the Boshin War.

Hakodate · Hokkaido

Castle

Himeji Castle

Iconic castle with brilliant white exterior, designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Treasure, fully restored to its original appearance in 2015.

Himeji · Hyogo

Japan's Special National Historic Site represents the pinnacle of cultural heritage recognition in the country's preservation system. This prestigious designation identifies locations of exceptional historical significance that have shaped Japanese civilization and cultural identity.

Castle

Nagoya Castle

Castle constructed in 1612 as the center of a major Edo-era post station, destroyed in World War II bombing but reconstructed since 1957.

Nagoya · Aichi

Castle

Goryokaku

Japan's first Western-style fortress, this five-pointed star fort was completed in 1866 and witnessed the final battle of the Boshin War.

Hakodate · Hokkaido

Castle

Himeji Castle

Iconic castle with brilliant white exterior, designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Treasure, fully restored to its original appearance in 2015.

Himeji · Hyogo

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Nagoya Castle

Goryokaku

Himeji Castle

Nagoya Castle

Goryokaku

Himeji Castle