Renowned for its cherry blossoms in spring, the park has re-created the beauty of "hana-ikada" (literally a raft of blossoms) -- when petals cover the outer moat -- in midwinter. Organizers say ...

Our preferred infiltration point is two gnarled trees on the eastern banks of the outer moat. This is the thinnest part of the outer area and close to a bridge to the central grounds, giving you ...

In essence, everything within the outer moat is part of the castle, and thus where the Samurai Daisho can be found. The first Samurai Daisho is found patrolling along the northern end of the ...

"The moat system was a major project accomplished after careful plan and measurement. It was mainly used during the early ...