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Traditional Japanese gardens and a moat surround this picturesque replica castle, providing a peaceful break from the bustle of Kitakyushu.

This majestic former summer residence of the Qing Dynasty is now a world heritage site and favourite Beijing attraction.

This majestic former summer residence of the Qing Dynasty is now a world heritage site and favourite Beijing attraction.

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

This majestic former summer residence of the Qing Dynasty is now a world heritage site and favourite Beijing attraction.

Home to one of the world’s oldest ancient cannons, this military site once played an important role in China’s defense.

These areas of Japan have seen major influences from Western nations during times of peace and war.

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Traditional Japanese gardens and a moat surround this picturesque replica castle, providing a peaceful break from the bustle of Kitakyushu.

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Traditional Japanese gardens and a moat surround this picturesque replica castle, providing a peaceful break from the bustle of Kitakyushu.

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Take a tour of this lavishly decorated hilltop castle that was home to powerful Japanese kings for more than 400 years.

Traditional Japanese gardens and a moat surround this picturesque replica castle, providing a peaceful break from the bustle of Kitakyushu.

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Home to one of the world’s oldest ancient cannons, this military site once played an important role in China’s defense.

Traditional Japanese gardens and a moat surround this picturesque replica castle, providing a peaceful break from the bustle of Kitakyushu.

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Traditional Japanese gardens and a moat surround this picturesque replica castle, providing a peaceful break from the bustle of Kitakyushu.

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

These areas of Japan have seen major influences from Western nations during times of peace and war.