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This castle is one of the Sengoku Period masterpieces, built at the beginning of 16th Century used up to 1868.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matsumoto_Castle

Japan
25 August 1977 / National Treasure series 2: Matsumoto Castle / engrave: Sakae Yajima

This castle is right next to Himeji station and well known by train travellers. Originated from 1333, the current style was built in Azuchi-Momoyama (Oda-Toyotomi) era in 1581. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himeji_Castle

Japan
21 July 1969 / National Treasure series 1: Himeji Castle

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Inuyama castle was built in Sengoku Period, used until 1871 and owned by a private family up to 2004. Only the Tenshu (hight tower part) is remained.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inuyama_Castle

Japan
17 July 1987 / National Treasure series 3: Inuyama Castle



Hikone castle was built in Ero era in early 17th century. One of the rare example of well reserved castle with gardens.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hikone_Castle

26 May 1987 / National Treasure series 3: Hikone Castle



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France
Tourism
May 30, 1952
Château de Chambord is the largest château in the Loire Valley. The 16th century castle is well known for its distinctive French Renaissance architecture.

France
Tourism
June 19, 1954
Château de Cheverny is located in Loir-et-Cher, in the Loire Valley. The 16th century castle is known for its well-preserved pieces of furniture and interior decorations.

France
Tourism
October 19, 1957
Chateau de Valençay is located in the Loire Valley in central France. The Renaissance style castle was constructed in 1540.

France
Tourism
May 21, 1960
Château de Blois is located in the city center of Blois, Loir-et-Cher, in the Loire Valley. The royal residence illustrates evolution of French architecture from Louis XII to Francois I.

Castle and its reflection - a beautiful lake side location, build in 13th century.
http://www.frenchchateau.net/chatea...-de-val.html

France
19 November 1966 / Château de Val / design & engrave: P. Béquet

France
Tourism
June 10, 1944
Château de Chenonceau is one of the best-known châteaux of the Loire Valley. The current château was built in early 16th century and was later extended to span the river Cher.

France
Tourism
June 23, 1951
Château Bontemps is located in Arbois in the Jura. It was constructed in the 12th century and restored in the middle of 19th century. The stamp also shows the bell tower of Church of Saint-Just d'Arbois.

France
Tourism
April 27, 1957
Château d'Uzès is located in the Occitanie region of Southern France. The fortified castle was constructed over time between 11th and 17th century, with a mixture of the Middle-Ages, the Renaissance and the 17th century architectural styles.

France
Tourism
November 25, 1950
Château de Chateaudun is located in the Loire Valley in central France. The castle was built between the 12th and 16th centuries on a limestone outcrop overlooking the Loir river.

France
Château de Villandry
July 17, 1954
Château de Villandry is located in the Loire Valley in central France. The 16th century grand country palace features extensive and well-manicured gardens.

Castletown and Castle Rushen - construction started in 10th century and owned by kings with Scandinavian sounded names in the early era.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Rushen

GB / Isles of Man
1973 / Castletown