Hirosaki Castle in Aomori Prefecture, with its shachihoko perched atop the roof and Mt Iwaki in the distance behind. [OC]

2 comments

1. Beautiful 😍

2. That turret has actually been moved twice to allow for reconstruction of the castle wall. The first time was 100 years ago and the second time was within the last 5 years. They lift the entire building up on jacks and move it 150 meters away so the castle wall can be taken apart for repairs.