Samurai Castles features hundreds of stunning color photographs and little-known details about the most important and well-preserved Samurai castles in Japan, including their history, design and military features. In this fascinating Japanese castle book, you will discover the rich history and creators of famous castles such as Himeji, Osaka, and Nijo that you would otherwise need to travel to Japan to experience in person. Chronicling the story of each building conveys a greater understanding of how and why they were built, and identifies their unique features for historians, architecture aficionados, world travelers, and Japanophiles alike.

日本の主要な城郭が持つ歴史、設計、軍事的な特徴を、数百枚に及ぶ美しいカラー写真と共に詳細に解説しています。巨大な石垣や幾重にも連なる天守閣、そして精巧な防御システムは、単なる軍事施設に留まらず、鉄骨や近代的な設備を一切使わずに築かれた、壮大な日本建築の美意識をも物語っています。姫路城、大阪城、二条城といった名城の背景に触れることで、日本の豊かな歴史と文化への理解がより一層深まるでしょう。