Shashin Koubou Calendar 'Beautiful Castles in Japan' 2027 Wall Calendar (with Transparent Holder)

Castles are among Japan's most iconic structures. Of the tens of thousands said to have once existed, only around 100 have castle keeps today. This calendar presents 12 carefully selected castles, highlighting the beauty of their keeps, the grandeur of stone walls, and the ingenuity of fortifications, walls, and moats. Enjoy some of Japan's most memorable castles throughout the year. Recommended as a year-end, New Year, or Christmas gift.

Featured Castles

• Jan: Himeji Castle ? Hyogo
• Feb: Gujo Hachiman Castle ? Gifu
• Mar: Fukuchiyama Castle ? Kyoto
• Apr: Tsuruga Castle ? Fukushima
• May: Maruoka Castle ? Fukui
• Jun: Ogaki Castle ? Gifu
• Jul: Matsue Castle ? Shimane
• Aug: Imabari Castle ? Ehime
• Sep: Nagahama Castle ? Shiga
• Oct: Nagoya Castle ? Aichi
• Nov: Hikone Castle ? Shiga
• Dec: Okayama Castle ? Okayama
• Following-year page: Takatori Castle Ruins ? Nara

Photographer: Hiroyuki Yamaguchi

Born in Hyogo in 1957, Hiroyuki Yamaguchi became an independent landscape photographer in 1988 after working in publishing. He has photographed Japanese landscapes for more than 35 years. His JAPAN calendar, first published in 2008, became a bestseller, followed by calendars devoted to castles and Japanese power spots.