Most viewed - Nihonmatsu Castle (Kasumigajo Park) 二本松城・霞ヶ城公園 |
Nihonmatsu Castle, also popularly called Kasumigajo Castle, is on a low hill amid the flat plains of central Nihonmatsu, Fukushima. It is one of Japan's 100 Famous Castles as well as one of Japan's 100 Famous Cherry Blossom Sites.308 views
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Sannomaru keep. 三の丸跡248 views
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Cherry blossom petals fall in the wind.213 views
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Poetry monument for poet Takamura Chieko (1886-1938). 高村 智恵子207 views
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About the Poetry monument for Takamura Chieko. 高村 智恵子207 views
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The steps lead to Minowa Gate. 箕輪門201 views
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Panorama of Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.191 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.185 views
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Marvelous views of cherry blossoms from Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.184 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Minowa Gate was reconstructed in Aug. 1982 at a cost of 200 million yen. 箕輪門183 views
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Statue of the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai (二本松少年隊) or the Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps at Nihonmatsu Castle, Fukushima.178 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Sannomaru has these fantastic-looking pine trees and cherry trees.176 views
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Weeping cherry tree and Nihonmatsu Castle's Minowa Gate.175 views
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Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps at Nihonmatsu Castle, Fukushima. They were age 12 to 17 who fought and died in the Boshin War.173 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Sannomaru has these fantastic-looking pine trees and cherry trees.171 views
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Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai144 views
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Many cherry trees in front of the Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai.131 views
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Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai121 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.108 views
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About Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.107 views
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During the Edo Period, Nihonmatsu Castle was the residence of the Niwa clan who ruled Nihonmatsu. Approaching Kasumigajo Castle main entrance.103 views
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The Sannomaru area is fringed with cherry blossoms.103 views
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Stone foundation of the central tower or donjon.103 views
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Way up to the Honmaru.102 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.101 views
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Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai (二本松少年隊) or the Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps who fought and died in the Boshin War.101 views
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Karamete-mon Gate100 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle is a National Historic Site. The castle is part of Kasumigajo Park.99 views
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Statue of Nihonmatsu native Yamada Osamu (1841-1921) who built Japan's first mechanized, private-sector silk milling factory on the castle grounds in 1873. 山田脩の銅像99 views
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Near the main castle entrance is a statue of the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai (二本松少年隊) or the Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps who fought and died in the Boshin War. 98 views
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Aioi Waterfall is a small waterfall flowing into a pond. Built in 1934 using the natural terrain.98 views
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Although it lacks a central tower or donjon, Nihonmatsu Castle features impressive stone walls and gate (reconstructed), not to mention many cherry tees and pine trees.97 views
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So I took my chances and quickly went up the stairs. Yes, there were signs of a mud slide. I had come all the way here from Tokyo.97 views
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Marvelous views of cherry blossoms from Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.97 views
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Statue of poet Takamura Chieko (1886-1938). 高村 智恵子96 views
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About the marker for the Kasumigajo Castle built in 1953.96 views
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Going to the top of the Honmaru stone foundation.96 views
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Stone foundation of the central tower or donjon.96 views
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Map of Kasumigajo Park.95 views
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Sannomaru95 views
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Karamete-mon Gate95 views
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Karamete-mon Gate95 views
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Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai (二本松少年隊) or the Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps who fought and died in the Boshin War.95 views
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Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai (二本松少年隊) or the Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps who fought and died in the Boshin War.95 views
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From Sannomaru, there is a hiking trail going up the hill.94 views
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Part of the path is covered with wood chips.94 views
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Path covered with wood chips. No smoking here.94 views
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Hikage Well in Nihonmatsu Castle, one of Japan's Three Famous Wells. 日影の井戸94 views
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Steps going up to the top Honmaru keep, but it was roped off since it was deemed hazardous due to rock slides. There was no such warning before you climb up here.94 views
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From Karamete-mon Gate are these steps going to the hilltop Honmaru. This was also closed off to visitors due to mudslide.94 views
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The city of Nihonmatsu as seen from Nihonmatsu Castle.94 views
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Scenery guide on the stone foundation of Nihonmatsu Castle's central tower or donjon.94 views
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About the Monument.94 views
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About Minowa Gate's Akamatsu pine trees.93 views
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Hikage Well in Nihonmatsu Castle, one of Japan's Three Famous Wells. It is 16 meters deep. 日影の井戸93 views
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View of the mountains.93 views
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View from atop Karamete-mon Gate.92 views
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About Karamete-mon Gate.92 views
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Marker for the Kasumigajo Castle built in 1953.92 views
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Marvelous views from Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.92 views
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Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai (二本松少年隊) or the Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps who fought and died in the Boshin War.92 views
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Since the Honmaru central keep is on a hilltop, it affords great views of the city. Only a short hike to the top. Pine trees and castle wall.91 views
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The original Minowa Gate burned down during the Boshin War (1868-69). It got its name from Minowa village near the castle where they procured the large logs for the gate. 箕輪門91 views
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Steps on Minowa Gate. We cannot enter inside the gate. 箕輪門91 views
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About Yamada Osamu. He even went to New York to sell his silk in 1877.91 views
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Cherry blossoms in Sannomaru keep. 三の丸跡91 views
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About Hikage Well in Nihonmatsu Castle, one of Japan's Three Famous Wells. 日影の井戸91 views
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Steps going to the Honmaru. I noticed that people still were going up to the Honmaru.91 views
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Finally at the Honmaru.91 views
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An "X" mark is the family crest of the Niwa Clan.90 views
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Behind Minowa Gate. 箕輪門90 views
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Stone marker indicating that Emperor Meiji came here.90 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Sannomaru has these fantastic-looking pine trees and cherry trees.90 views
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Tea ceremony house named Senshintei. 洗心亭90 views
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Small shrine in front of Hikage Well in Nihonmatsu Castle, one of Japan's Three Famous Wells. 日影の井戸90 views
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About the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai (二本松少年隊) or the Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps at Nihonmatsu Castle.89 views
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Main entrance to Nihonmatsu Castle.89 views
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Large akamatsu pine trees next to Minowa Gate in Nihonmatsu Castle.89 views
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Hilltop Honmaru stone foundation.89 views
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Minowa Gate. 箕輪門88 views
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Marker for Nihonmatsu Castle.87 views
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About Minowa Gate. 箕輪門87 views
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Behind Minowa Gate. 箕輪門87 views
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About Aioi Waterfall.87 views
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Sannomaru85 views
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Greenery area midway up to the top.85 views
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Markers for a Famous Cherry Blossom Site.83 views
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