This gorgeous medieval castle endured wars with little damage ... It's open year-round for tours, but the most popular time to visit is in spring, when the cherry trees are in blossom.

Built on a rock ledge over the Pöllat Gorge on the site of two smaller castles, the medieval-style Neuschwanstein ... be visited on a 30-minute guided tour that is valid for a specific time ...

HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture--Himeji Castle is undoubtedly one of the best preserved feudal era castles in Japan, but visitors rarely get the opportunity to explore the entire medieval complex.