Most viewed - Matsue 松江市 |
Amid a complex of moats, stone walls, and reconstructed turrets, the main castle tower largely retains its original 17th-century construction and stands five stories high. 314 views
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Yaegaki Shrine's wedded trees.263 views
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Lake Shinji, Matsue237 views
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Yaegaki Shrine, Matsue 八重垣神社225 views
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Yomegashima island and Jizo statues, Lake Shinji, Matsue, Shimane Pref.224 views
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Kamosu Shrine in Matsue, Shimane. 神魂神社214 views
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Fudoki-no-Oka Okadayama tumulus, Matsue 風土記の丘210 views
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Shimane Art Museum rabbits173 views
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Lake Shinji and Matsu pine trees120 views
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Map of castle grounds and my bicycle.118 views
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Built in 1611, Matsue Castle is Japan's latest and fifth castle whose main tower tower has been designated as a National Treasure (on July 8, 2015).114 viewsMatsue Castle is open 8:30 am to 6:30 pm (or 5 pm during Oct. to Mar.). No holidays. Admission is ¥280 for foreigners. Combination ticket that includes admission to the Lafcadio Hearn Museum is also available.
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View of Lake Shinji from Matsue Castle.112 views
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The famous giant tortoise at Gesshoji Temple, Matsue. They put a stone pillar on its back so it wouldn't walk around at night and wreak havoc. Animal cruelty?110 views
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JR Matsue Station 松江駅107 views
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Yaegaki Shrine 八重垣神社103 views
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Jizo statue at Lake Shinji, Matsue.101 views
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Almost sunset over Lake Shinji98 views
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The famous giant tortoise at Gesshoji Temple, Matsue.98 views
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A couple tries to find out how strong their bond will be.96 views
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Fudoki-no-Oka Okadayama tumulus96 views
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View of garden in Lafcadio Hearn's old residence.92 views
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Yomegashima island and Jizo statues, Lake Shinji90 views
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Uchibori Moat behind Matsue Castle.76 views
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Jozan Inari Shrine by Hearn.75 views
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Jozan Inari Shrine73 views
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Matsue Castle moat boat.73 views
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Nice stonework at Matsue Castle.71 views
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Horse-washing Pond.71 views
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Map of Matsue Castle.71 views
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Camellia flowers70 views
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Gokoku Shrine66 views
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Ceiling.63 views
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Uchibori Moat behind Matsue Castle. This is near the Lafcadio Hearn Museum and home.63 views
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Up the stairs.62 views
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Inui Turret used to be here.62 views
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Location of the castle lord's palace.61 views
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Matsue Castle's basement.60 views
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Water well in Matsue Castle's basement. It's 24 meters deep.60 views
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Matsue Castle's basement.60 views
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1st floor.60 views
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Up to the next floor.60 views
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Opening to drop stones.60 views
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Scale models of Matsue city on this floor.60 views
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Shimane Art Museum.60 views
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About the Taiko Drum Turret.60 views
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Castle wall along the stone wall.60 views
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Central Turret (Naka Yagura). Reconstructed in 2001.60 views
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Inside the South Turret.60 views
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Entrance to Matsue Castle near Otemon Gate.59 views
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Back of Matsue Castle.59 views
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Matsue Castle's basement.59 views
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Matsue Castle's basement was a backup space to store food in case of any attack.59 views
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Matsue Castle's main tower is basically a museum with showcases of samurai artifacts. No air conditioning.59 views
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Horse implements59 views
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Arrows59 views
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Scale model of Matsue Castle.59 views
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Final stairs to the top floor of Matsue Castle.59 views
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The ceiling has a sprinkler system.59 views
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Going down Matsue Castle.59 views
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About the Ninomaru.59 views
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Taiko Drum Turret (Taiko Yagura). Reconstructed in 2001.59 views
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Inside Taiko Drum Turret.59 views
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About the Central Turret.59 views
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About the South Turret.59 views
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South Turret window.59 views
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Kounkaku exhibition room on 1st floor.59 views
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Kounkaku's upper floor.59 views
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View of the Central Turret from the Kounkaku balcony.59 views
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Kounkaku balcony.59 views
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South Turret overlooking the Shimane Prefectural Capital.58 views
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Statue of Lord Horio Yoshiharu who first built Matsue Castle in 1611.58 views
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About Matsue Castle according to Hearn.58 views
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Water well in Matsue Castle's basement.58 views
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Matsue Castle's basement displays the old shachi roof ornaments.58 views
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Samurai armor inside Matsue Castle.58 views
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Castle window58 views
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Lacquerware58 views
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Matchlock guns58 views
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Stairs to the next level.58 views
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Castle windows.58 views
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Ceiling58 views
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View from the top of Matsue Castle.58 views
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Matsue Castle roof corner.58 views
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Inside the Central Turret.58 views
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South Turret upper floor.58 views
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View from South Turret.58 views
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The lodging quarters for Crown Prince Yoshihito had only three rooms. Entrance room in the middle.58 views
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Bedroom for the Crown Prince Yoshihito.58 views
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View of the Central Turret from the Kounkaku balcony.58 views
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Matsue Castle's South Turret.57 views
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Matsue Castle's South Turret 57 views
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Map of Matsue Castle.57 views
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Plaque marking Matsue Castle as one of Japan's 100 Famous Cherry Blossom spots.57 views
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Matsue Castle's main tower (National Treasure). It was built as a watchtower and it was not a residence for the castle lord.57 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.57 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.57 views
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Matsue Castle's heavy metal door.57 views
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Matsue Castle's entrance hall. You must take off your shoes. Admission charged. Foreigners may get a discount.57 views
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Stairs are somewhat steep.57 views
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Top floor of Matsue Castle.57 views
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Matsue Castle roof tiles.57 views
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View of Ninomaru where the castle lord's palace was.57 views
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South Turret pillar.57 views
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After Crown Prince Yoshihito stayed here, the Kounkaku was used for a variety of purposes. During the 1940s war years, it was the Japanese Navy's personnel office. 57 viewsAfter the war, Kounkaku served as an annex for the Shimane Prefectural Capital until 1952. Then it housed the Matsue Board of Education until 1962. A local museum from 1973–2011. Then after renovations were completed in 2015, the building was opened to the public in Oct. 2015.
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Entrance hall of the stately Kounkaku. Free admission.57 views
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Entrance to the Kounkaku's upper floor.57 views
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Matsue Shrine's heart-shaped ema prayer tablets.57 views
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You can see this stone wall topped by three turrets.56 views
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The main castle tower can also be seen.56 views
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South Turret 56 views
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Mao of Matsue Castle.56 views
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Entrance to Matsue Castle near Otemon Gate.56 views
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Uchibori Moat56 views
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Ninomaru where they had rice storehousees.56 views
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Stone steps to Matsue Castle.56 views
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Matsue Castle's roof corners.56 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.56 views
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Matchlock gun bullets56 views
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Battle fan56 views
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Certificate indicating that Matsue Castle is a National Treasure.56 views
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Rest house near the castle tower.56 views
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Openings in the castle wall to shoot weapons.56 views
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The South Turret has an upper floor.56 views
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View from South Turret.56 views
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Kounkaku balcony.56 views
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Matsue Shrine56 views
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On the left is the South Turret and on the right is the Central Turret. They were reconstructed in 2001.55 views
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On the left is the South Turret and on the right is the Central Turret. 55 views
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Ninomaru where they had rice storehousees.55 views
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Taiko Drum Turret55 views
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Ichinomon Gate to enter the Honmaru of Matsue Castle.55 views
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About Matsue Castle.55 views
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Front view of About Matsue Castle tower.55 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle toward the rear.55 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.55 views
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Matsue Castle's heavy metal door.55 views
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Samurai armor55 views
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Sword handguards55 views
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Scale model of Matsue Castle's wooden frame.55 views
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The top floor of Matsue Castle has open windows on all four sides. 55 views
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View from the top of Matsue Castle overlooking the entrance area.55 views
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Lake Shinji as seen from Matsue Castle. 穴道湖55 views
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About the Ninomaru of Matsue Castle.55 views
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Inside the Central Turret.55 views
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South Turret ceiling.55 views
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South Turret ceiling.55 views
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One end of the Kounkaku's upper floor was the lodging quarters for Crown Prince Yoshihito who stayed here in 1907 while he toured the San'in Region.55 views
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Living room for the Crown Prince Yoshihito. The carpets and curtains are replicas since the originals no longer exist.55 views
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About Matsue Shrine.55 views
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Easily accessible by a short bus ride from JR Matsue Station. Just hop on the Lakeline Loop bus and get of at "Kokuho Matsue-jo." Runs every 20 min.54 views
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On the left is the South Turret and on the right is the Central Turret.54 views
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Shimane Prefectural Capital is next to Matsue Castle.54 views
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About the lower area of Ninomaru.54 views
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Matsue Castle's Tenshu main tower, a national Treasure since July 2015. 天守54 views
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Besides Matsue Castle, the other four National Treasure castle towers are at Hikone Castle (Shiga Prefecture), Matsumoto Castle (Nagano), Inuyama Castle (Aichi), and Himeji Castle (Hyogo).54 views
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Side view of the entrance hall.54 views
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Chairs54 views
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Models of castle bridges.54 views
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Looks like the pillars were stapled together.54 views
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Stairs on Matsue Castle's top deck.54 views
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About Crown Prince Yoshihito's quarters.54 views
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Door to the balcony.54 views
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Kounkaku signboard.54 views
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Matsue Shrine's heart-shaped ema prayer tablets.54 views
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Exiting Matsue Castle the back way.54 views
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When you get off the Lakeline bus, you will be near this moat and Otemon Gate.53 views
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Matsue Castle's Central Turret.53 views
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South Turret and stone wall.53 views
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Ninomaru53 views
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These pictures were taken in ealry Jan. so the trees and grass are not so green.53 views
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Shachi ornaments on Matsue Castle.53 views
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Sword53 views
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Samurai armor53 views
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Ceiling beams in Matsue Castle 53 views
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South Turret (Minami Yagura). Reconstructed in 2000.53 views
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Within the Ninomaru of Matsue Castle, the Kounkaku was a guesthouse originally built in 1903 for Crown Prince Yoshihito (Emperor Taisho). 興雲閣53 views
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Thanks to a wealthy farmer and former Matsue samurai, Matsue Castle was saved and not destroyed like most other castles.52 viewsOne of the San'in Region's major sights and one of the major castles along the Sea of Japan coast.
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South Turret 52 views
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South Turret and plum blossoms.52 views
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Entrance to Matsue Castle.52 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.52 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.52 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.52 views
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